Job Description

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for assisting and collaborating in the delivery of nursing care consistent with the multidisciplinary recovery plan for individualized client needs. Participate in gathering assessment data and jointly planning patient care within the scope of practice of an LVN. Provide care to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient, carrying out the physician's orders in a manner that ensures quality and patient safety. This is a technical or service environment. This position is in a jail/correctional facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, including holidays, may be required. Work involves a degree of danger. Office work environment will also be necessary.



Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

Provides direct patient care to the inmates of Smith County jail within the scope of practice and in accordance with jail policy and standards. Care provided includes medical, mental health screening, medication administration, intake screening, phlebotomy, and emergency intervention.

Observe, assess, plan, intervene and evaluate outcome and document all aspects of patient care to assist in providing quality services.

Follow established nursing standards and protocols for treatment and care.

Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment that is therapeutic.

Execute physician's orders for assigned patients, administer medication, treatments and deliver population specific competent nursing care.

Respect and supports patient rights and obtain consents as appropriate.

Respond to medical emergencies and provided emergency medical and first when necessary.

Provide education and instruction to patients regarding their health conditions, medication, and treatment options.

Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatments.

Perform and report Point of Care testing.

Communicate pertinent information to, and coordinate with medical and mental health providers, security and other staff while maintaining confidentiality of patient information per policy and HIPAA law.

Conduct inventory, count, and documentation of medications and controlled substances in accordance with policy. Assist in ordering medications, utilizing cost-effective measures.

Coordinate with the medical team to ensure that appropriate healthcare services are provided.

Support the mission and vision of the facility.

Other duties as assigned.


Required Education/Experience

Completion of an approved Certificate LVN Nursing program.

Two (2) years clinical experience as LVN.

EMR experience.


Preferred Education/Experience

Bilingual a plus.


Required Certifications/Licenses

Possess and maintain current TX LVN license to practice.
Possess and maintain BLS certification.


Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Must be organized and attentive to detail.

Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction.

Communicate and understand verbal and written English language.

Ability to operate standard office equipment and medical equipment such as I.V. pumps, portable oxygen, fluids, etc.
Strong customer service and communication skills, both in person and over the phone.
Decisive ability to interact with patients in a calm and positive manner.
Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a dynamic work environment.