Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Connally Unit

Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Connally Unit Kenedy, Texas, United States New Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2602702 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). 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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients. Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given. Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. Using 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 the3 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 state 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 deliver of nursing care. Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. Executes written physician's orders for assigne