LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse

Correctional Facility Healthcare | Full-Time (Contract 07/11/2026 - 10/09/2026) | $39.00 hr



Position Summary

Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures for inmate patients within a correctional healthcare setting.

Qualifications Required:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Experience — 1+ years in ALL of the following:

• Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
• Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

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

Overview:

Schedule & Positions Available

• 10 Day Shift LVN positions (Full-Time)
• 8 Night Shift LVN positions (Full-Time)
• Rotating 4:3 schedule
• Days: 06:45 – 19:15
• Nights: 18:45 – 07:15

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