_*Job description*_
Originally established as a partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 1994, the University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care provides managed health care for offenders in more than 100 adult and juvenile correctional facilities through out the state.
It offers medical, dental, and health services to more than 126,000 patients, or some 80% of the state's inmate population.
Correctional Managed Care is also among the world's leader in telemedicine and electronic medical records applications.
With 4 million documented patient encounters per year, our Correctional Managed Care is known for its innovative programs and creative solutions in the fields of correctional health care in jails, state prisons, juvenile detention centers and federal prisons.
*Overview:* *This position will be located at a Correctional Facility in Gatesville, TX.
Travel will be reimbursed*.
*Contract Dates: *03/23/2024 - 06/23/2024 *(Renewable Contract)*
_*Required skills and experience:*_
- Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas
- 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience
- Current BLS-HP required
- LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified
_*What you need to know:*_
- Full Time Day Positions
- Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage
- 4:3 rotating schedule
*Ability to extend contract*
_*Job selling points:*_
- Ability to do a lot of different jobs – Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care
_*Additional job details:*_
- Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
- Interprets physicians’ orders
- Administers prescribed medication
- When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
- Applies surgical dressings and bandages
- Provides emergency first aid care
- Checks and records vital signs
- Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning
- Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present
- Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition
- May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs
- Consults with supervisor on problem cases
- Checks and orders supplies
- Maintains accurate medical records
- Provides health care education inmates
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $43.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Medical-Surgical
* Pain Medicine
* Wound Care
Physical setting:
* Corrections
Standard shift:
* Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
* Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
* Holidays
* Overtime
Weekly schedule:
* 3x12
* 4x12
Experience:
* Med/Surg or LTAC: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Required)
* IV Certification (Preferred)
* LVN License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Gatesville, TX (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Gatesville, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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