Licensed Vocational Nurse

2 weeks ago

Houston, TX, United States Harris Health System Full time
Join the Harris Health System Team
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Correctional Health - 1200 Main Clinic
$10,000 Retention Bonus

Pay: $23.12 - $29.48/hour
Job Status: Full-Time
Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002
Job Reference #: 175765

Benefits:
  • $10,000 Retention Bonus
  • Day 1 Benefits - Available the first day of hire
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Subsidized parking
  • Credit union
  • Employee disaster relief
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Available after 6 months of employment
About the Position:
Harris Health System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for Correctional Health at the 1200 Main Clinic. The LVN provides patient care and education under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist. Using the nursing process, the LVN addresses patients' physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs while assisting in determining predictable healthcare needs. The LVN delivers individualized, goal-directed care and coordinates with the healthcare team to enhance patient understanding and outcomes within the LVN scope of practice.

About Harris Health System:
Harris Health System, established in 1966, is the public healthcare safety-net provider for Harris County, Texas. Anchored by Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center), the system includes 39 clinics, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health has earned Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, NCQA recognition for patient-centered care, and maintains strong academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide patient care and education under appropriate clinical supervision
  • Apply the nursing process to assess and address patient needs
  • Assist in identifying predictable healthcare needs with defined outcomes
  • Deliver individualized and goal-directed nursing care
  • Coordinate care across healthcare team members for optimal patient understanding
  • Operate computers, IV pumps, vital signs monitors, and other unit-specific equipment
Requirements:

Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Licensure & Certifications:
  • Current Texas LVN license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved program
  • Other certifications as required by unit/service
Experience:
  • Experience in area of specialty preferred
Skills & Proficiencies:
  • Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Analytical skills
  • PC proficiency

Work Schedule:
Flexible; includes weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call

Apply Today
Take your nursing career further as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Correctional Health at Harris Health System's 1200 Main Clinic. Apply now and be part of a team committed to compassionate and community-centered care.

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