"Licensed Vocational Nurse"

Extended Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities at the Montgomery County Jail in Conroe, TX. They function within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Requisition ID

41765BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals and outcomes.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures.
• Administer or assist with the administration of medications to patients.
• Assess and triage patient care requests.
• Performs nursing rounds as needed in all required areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Conroe

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic health records.
• Experience operating in a dynamic health facility, under the direction of supervising nurses.

Department

Office of Strategic Initiatives

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Other

Required Qualifications

Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) on the first attempt. No experience required.