Vocational Nurse; LVN - Casual Appointment - Beto Unit

Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Casual Appointment – Beto Unit

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities.

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care given.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Using the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, reviews and, under supervision, modifies the plan of care.
• Observes and records signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status of patients; proposes revisions of interventions and desired outcomes.
• Delivers designated nursing interventions consistent with the state medical plan of care.
• Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential crises.
• Follows physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
• Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients.
• Assembles equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments.
• Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Standard patient care supplies, equipment, and mechanical devices.

Located within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre‑employment drug testing are required.

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in Texas.
• No experience required.
• Current BLS‑HP required.

Will consider recent graduates with temporary permits.

Hourly rate is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

This is a non‑benefit eligible position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.