LVN (Correctional Facility)

About the position

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.

Contract Dates: 6/6/2026 - 9/7/2026 (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, LTAC or Floor experience
- Current BLS-HP required
- LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified before hire date. "online course available"

What you need to know:
- Full Time Day & Night LVN positions
- Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage
- 4:3 rotating schedule

- Guaranteed hours

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, mental health, psych.

- No previous correctional experience required.

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

Other job title names include: 

LPN, LVN Nurse, Travel LPN, Correctional Nurse, LPN Travel Nursing Licensed Vocational Nurse, LPN Corrections, Correctional LVN

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Med/Surg or LTAC : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Place of work