Licensed Vocational Nurse

Looking for a nursing career where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters? Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) at the Dalby Unit, located in Post, TX

At TTUHSC, our LVNs are vital members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing safe, compassionate, and competent care within a correctional healthcare setting.

About our Unit:

The Dalby Unit offers a fast-paced clinical environment where LVNs play a critical role in daily patient care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses are empowered to utilize their assessment and critical-thinking skills while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Now hiring for:

• Clinic LVN | Rotating, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM

• Clinic LVN | Rotating, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM

This 4-on, 4 off schedule gives you extended time away from work to refresh, recharge, and enjoy more of what matters to you!
Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:

• Night Differential:  $3/hr on weekday nights
• Weekend Differential:  $3/hr on weekend days
• Weekend Night Differential:  $6/hr on weekend nights

• Coordinate daily operations by making and monitoring daily staff assignments to ensure smooth workflow and task completion.
• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document and communicate patient information, supporting informed clinical decision-making.
• Assist with or perform medical exams and procedures, ensuring timely documentation of all clinical interventions in the EHR.
• Administer or assist in administering medications, including accurate documentation of all medication-related activities.
• Actively participate in team communication by attending meetings and relaying key updates and initiatives during regular staff meetings.
• Stay current with best practices and treatment modalities to provide the highest quality of care in a correctional health setting.
• Monitor and ensure timely Access to Care for patients in designated housing units during assigned shifts.
• Maintain safety and accountability by performing and documenting physical counts of sharps, instruments, and facility keys.
• Participate in on-call rotation as part of the clinical support team.

Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position . Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. No experience required.

Salary : $3 - $6