LVN - Correctional Health Infection Prevention
harris health systemHouston (TX)
$28.85 to $36.80/hour
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harris health systemHouston (TX)
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$28.85 to $36.80/hour
About the role
Hiring Post: LVN - Correctional Health Infection Prevention - 25K Retention Bonus Eligible
Compensation: $28.85 to $36.80/hour
Career Area: Correctional Health
Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 177173
Benefits:
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage$10k student loan repayment$25K Retention Bonus Eligible
- Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Subsidized parking
- Access to a credit union
- Employee disaster relief support
- Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)
- About the Position
Harris Health System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support Correctional Health Infection Prevention efforts. In this role, you will provide patient care and education in ambulatory and correctional health settings under the supervision of registered nurses and providers.
You will utilize the nursing process to address patients' physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs while assisting in identifying and managing predictable healthcare conditions. The LVN will play a key role in coordinating care across the healthcare team, ensuring patients understand their conditions and treatment plans within scope of practice. About Harris Health SystemHarris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.
Its flagship hospitals - Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) - anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.
Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Licensure/Certification:
Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) from an AHA-approved program Additional certifications as required by the unit
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year LVN experience required
- Experience in specialty area preferred
- Communication Skills:
- Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency
Knowledge/Skills:
- Analytical skills
- Medical terminologyPC proficiency
- Equipment Knowledge:
- Experience with IV pumps, vital signs monitors, and other clinical equipment
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call
Join Harris Health System and contribute to improving patient outcomes through quality care and infection prevention in a correctional health setting
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