LVN Corrections

POSITION

SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides

nursing care to juvenile patients in the Bexar County Juvenile

Detention Center and in the Bexar County Secured Juvenile

Corrections Treatment Center in accordance with the UH and DHCS

policies and standards. Provides medical care in accordance with

the TJJD (Texas Juvenile Justice Department) standards.

Continuously monitors the condition and status of patients and

delivers care that meets or exceeds established standards. Supports

and adheres to University Health (UH) and Detention Health Care

Services (DHCS) policies and procedures. Is aware of condition and

status of patients and efficiently performs assigned duties.

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with UH mission, vision and

values. Promotes excellent internal and external customer

relations.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or

nursing in an emergency environment is preferred. Prior knowledge

or experience within University Health's nursing services and / or

certification as a Certified Correctional Health Care Provider

(CCHP) is also preferred.

LICENSURE

Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in

the State of Texas. Must also maintain current CPR certification.