LVN (License Vocational Nurse)
About The Position
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) TK Health Clinics Location: Bowie County Jail – Texarkana, TX Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Schedule: Night Shift | Rotating Weekends New Graduates Welcome About TK Health Join the TK Health team providing patient care where the need is highest. We are a correctional healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics located in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Texas jails and detention centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and unconventional environment. All offers of employment with TK Health are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Position Overview The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering nursing care in an assigned area based on individualized patient needs. This role performs both dependent and independent nursing functions in accordance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards within the scope of practical nursing. The LPN works under the direction and delegation of the Registered Nurse (RN) while supporting the overall healthcare operations within the facility.
Requirements
- Current LVN or LPN license in the State of Texas
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a secure correctional environment
- Valid, unrestricted LPN license
- Ability to pass a background check
Nice To Haves
- Experience in correctional, emergency, or institutional healthcare preferred but not required
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of LVN/LPN practice
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider
- Monitor and document patient health status and medical needs
- Assist with intake screenings and medical assessments
- Respond to medical concerns and emergencies within the facility
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to ensure continuity of care
- Follow TK Health policies, procedures, and correctional healthcare standards
Benefits
- Working in correctional healthcare offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an underserved population while practicing nursing in a structured and team-oriented environment.
- At TK Health, we value teamwork, professional growth, and providing quality patient care across the communities we serve.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
