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Job Description
Travel Nurse (LVN)
43726BR
43726BR
Position Description
Employees in this classification travel as required providing a wide variety of patient care activities in a correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and by the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients
Major/Essential Functions- Travel and Site Support: Provides on-site support across assigned correctional facilities, maintaining professionalism, preparedness, and adaptability in varying operational environments. Represents the organization positively at all locations while supporting consistent, high-quality clinical operations through reliable attendance and engagement.
- Clinical Operations: Delivers safe, timely, and patient-centered nursing care within correctional healthcare settings, including medication administration, treatment delivery, patient assessments, and sick call services.
- Documentation and Compliance: Ensures accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record while upholding organizational, regulatory, and correctional healthcare standards.
- Virtual Nursing and Telehealth Support: Provides virtual nursing services, including patient triage, follow-up care, education, and care coordination in accordance with established protocols.
- Care Coordination and Team Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with providers, nursing staff, custody personnel, and administrative teams to support seamless continuity of care within correctional healthcare settings. Communicates patient needs and follow-up requirements clearly and promptly.
- Administrative Support and Clinical Development: Supports the Nurse Educator and Associate Director with clinically related administrative and developmental tasks.
Required Qualifications
Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer the license to Texas by start date, and 5 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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