Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse- PRN

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States View Map

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Licensed Vocational Nurse- PRN
Abilene
45567BR

Position Description
Per Request Needed (PRN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Robertson & Middleton Units | Abilene, TX

Join our correctional healthcare team as a Per Request Needed (PRN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) serving the Robertson and Middleton Units in Abilene. This flexible opportunity is ideal for compassionate, dependable nurses who are committed to providing high-quality patient care in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment.

PRN LVNs are expected to work a minimum of four (4) 12-hour shifts per month based on departmental staffing needs. As an essential member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care while practicing within the LVN scope of practice and organizational policies under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

LVN Shift Differential:

  • Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Night Shift Employees:
    • Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
    • Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
Join our correctional healthcare team as a Per Request Needed (PRN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) serving the Robertson and Middleton Units in Abilene. This flexible opportunity is ideal for compassionate, dependable nurses who are committed to providing high-quality patient care in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment.

Major/Essential Functions
  • Deliver Quality Patient Care: Provide direct nursing care by administering medications, performing patient assessments, monitoring health status, and implementing established care plans.
  • Monitor Patient Conditions: Observe, recognize, and promptly report changes in patient conditions to support timely interventions and the development of appropriate patient care goals.
  • Support Medical Procedures: Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for examinations, procedures, and other clinical interventions while ensuring equipment is properly maintained and ready for use.
  • Maintain Accurate Documentation: Document patient assessments, nursing interventions, medication administration, and other clinical activities accurately and timely in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Collaborate with the Healthcare Team: Partner with physicians, registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and correctional staff to deliver coordinated, safe, and effective patient care in a secure correctional setting.
  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to organizational policies, nursing standards, infection prevention practices, medication management requirements, and all applicable healthcare regulations, including medication storage and direct observation protocols.
  • Respond to Medical Emergencies: Assist with patient triage and provide prompt nursing care during urgent and emergent situations while supporting emergency response efforts within the facility.


Required Qualifications
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.

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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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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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About Us

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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