The University of Texas Medical Branch
Vocational Nurse - TDCJ JSA North Infirmary Galveston
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
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Job Description - Vocational Nurse - TDCJ JSA North Infirmary Galveston (2502872)
Vocational Nurse - TDCJ JSA North Infirmary Galveston - ( 2502872 )
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensure/permit as a vocational nurse in the state of Texas. No experience required. Current BLS required
Job Summary:
To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. Job Duties: Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients in a correctional hospital setting Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care given. Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. Uses the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review, and, under supervision, modify the plan of care. Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes. Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care. Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises. Follows physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care. Always maintains patient’s privacy and confidentiality of information and records. Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients. Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care. Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required.
Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Primary Location
Primary Location United States-Texas-Galveston Work Locations
0449 - TDCJ Hospital 301 University Blvd. TDCJ Hospital Galveston 77555-0449 Job
Job Nursing & Care Management Organization
Organization UTMB Health : Regular Shift
Shift Standard Employee Status
Employee Status Non-Manager Job Level
Job Level Day Shift Job Posting
Job Posting May 21, 2025, 3:18:15 PM For application assistance, please email utmbjobs@utmb.edu Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
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To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. Job Duties: Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients in a correctional hospital setting Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care given. Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. Uses the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review, and, under supervision, modify the plan of care. Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes. Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care. Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises. Follows physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care. Always maintains patient’s privacy and confidentiality of information and records. Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients. Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care. Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required.
Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Primary Location
Primary Location United States-Texas-Galveston Work Locations
0449 - TDCJ Hospital 301 University Blvd. TDCJ Hospital Galveston 77555-0449 Job
Job Nursing & Care Management Organization
Organization UTMB Health : Regular Shift
Shift Standard Employee Status
Employee Status Non-Manager Job Level
Job Level Day Shift Job Posting
Job Posting May 21, 2025, 3:18:15 PM For application assistance, please email utmbjobs@utmb.edu Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
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