LVN-LPN I

Lasalle Corrections • Bonham, TX

417d • $45,011 - $55,723 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at LaSalle Corrections involves providing essential health services to offender patients in a correctional setting. The role includes assisting in medical examinations, administering medications, and maintaining health records under the supervision of physicians. The LVN will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare while adhering to established protocols and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have two (2) years of Licensed Vocational Nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must possess a license to practice as a professional nurse.
• Experience in providing health support services in a hospital, clinic, or infirmaries is highly desirable.
• Experience working in an institutional or residential setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in sick call screening and physical examinations under the supervision of physicians.
• Records health care complaints and takes patient histories.
• Takes and records necessary vital signs for patients.
• Collects samples for laboratory examinations and issues routine medications.
• Records treatment provided according to physician's orders and protocol.
• Assists physicians in providing emergency health services in life-threatening medical emergencies.
• Participates in the screening and primary management of providing health services to offender patients.
• Maintains examination rooms and checks operational status of health services equipment and supplies.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service training.
• Maintains health services records and prepares designated reports as required.
• Conducts initial and ongoing medical examinations and assessments.
• Gives injections, takes blood pressure and temperatures.
• Prepares, administers and records medications.
• Collects urine, draws blood and administers oxygen.
• Cares for minor wounds using sterile techniques.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $27.00 per hour.
• Shift differentials of $3.00 for day shifts and $5.00 for night shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree