Full-Time/40 Hours per Week
Salary
Salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Hiring Department
Smith County Jail Services
Location
This position is located at the Smith County Jail.
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
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.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- 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 Preferred Education/ExperienceRequired Certifications/Licenses
- Possess and maintain current TX LVN license to practice.
- Possess and maintain BLS certification.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- 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.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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