LVN Field Nurse (Contract)

LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse

Correctional Facility Healthcare | Contract (36 hr/week) 06/20/2026 - 09/19/2026 | $39 hr



Position Summary

Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures for inmate patients within a correctional healthcare setting.


Qualifications Required:

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Experience — 1+ years in ANY of the following:

-Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
-Long Term Acute Care (LTAC/LTACH)
-Medical/Surgical (Med-Surg)


Licenses/Certifications — ANY of the following required:

-American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
-Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — active Texas license
-IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain)


Overview:

Schedule & Positions Available

-8 Day Shift LVN positions (Full-Time)
-Rotating 4:3 schedule
-Shift start times: 04:30, 05:00, 05:30, or 05:45


Key Responsibilities

-Interpret physicians' orders and administer prescribed medication
-Assist physician with sick call when present; independently observe and assess signs/symptoms when physician is not present
-Apply surgical dressings and bandages
-Provide emergency first aid care
-Check and record vital signs
-Report reactions to treatments/medications and changes in patients' emotional or physical condition
-Instruct inmates on discharge planning and health care education
-May supervise and instruct correctional staff on inmate health care needs
-Consult with supervisor on complex or problem cases
-Check and order medical supplies
-Maintain accurate medical records


Why This Role

Broad clinical exposure across multiple care settings — clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell-side care, ER, and critical care