LVN Field Nurse

Job description

Job Description Job Description LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Correctional Facility Healthcare Contract (36 hr/week) 07/11/2026 - 10/10/2026 $39.00 hr

Position Summary

Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures for inmate patients within a correctional healthcare setting. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of care settings, including clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell-side care, ER, and critical care.

Qualifications Required

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Experience - 1+ years in ALL of the following:

Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)

Licenses/Certifications - ALL of the following required:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - active Texas license

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Overview

Schedule & Positions Available

Full-Time 4-Day LVN positions

4:3 rotating schedule: 06:45 - 19:15

Key Responsibilities

Interpret physicians' orders and administer prescribed medication

Assist physician with sick call when present; independently observe and assess signs/symptoms when physician is not present

Apply surgical dressings and bandages

Provide emergency first aid care

Check and record vital signs

Report reactions to treatments/medications and changes in patients' emotional or physical condition

Instruct inmates on discharge planning and health care education

May supervise and instruct correctional staff on inmate health care needs

Consult with supervisor on complex or problem cases

Check and order medical supplies

Maintain accurate medical records

Why This Role

Broad clinical exposure across multiple care settings - clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell-side care, ER, and critical care

Worksite address

rusk, TX, 75785, US

Who can apply

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