LVN – Correctional Health
Harris Health System
LVN – Correctional Health
Harris Health System
Public integrated health system delivering care
LVN – Correctional Health – 1200 Main Clinic
Location: Administration Fournace Place, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States
Job ID: 176601
Pay: $28.85 – $36.80 / hour
Position Type: Full Time
Career Area: Correctional Health
About Harris Health System
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve residents of Harris County, Texas. The system champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.
Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) services. Harris Health is nationally recognized with Magnet® nursing designation, NCQA patient-centered clinic recognition, and strong partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary – Correctional Health
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care and education in ambulatory clinics under the supervision of RNs, APRNs, PAs, physicians, dentists, or podiatrists. The LVN applies the nursing process to ensure physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs are met. Responsibilities include assisting with predictable healthcare needs, providing individualized goal-directed care, and coordinating care between the healthcare team to optimize patient understanding and outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
One year or more of experience as an LVN required
Licensure/Certification:
Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas
Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program
Other certificates as required by unit/service
Work Experience:
Experience in specialty area preferred
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Proficiencies:
P.C.
Job Attributes:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, PC
Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, On Call
Equipment Operated: Computer, IV pumps, vital signs monitor, other unit-specific medical equipment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harris Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Public integrated health system delivering care
Harris Health System is a public, integrated health system that provides high-quality, person-centered care to its communities and coordinates services across the care continuum with community and academic partners. It uses a unified model called One Harris Health to bridge departments and roles, enabling coordinated, accessible care delivered through collaboration, technology, and partnerships. The system relies on a strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access, and workforce resilience, and it commits to enterprise risk management and ongoing innovation. Its distinct approach includes strong internal and external collaboration, commitment to local businesses, and a focus on community health outcomes rather than siloed services. The goal is to create healthier communities by delivering coordinated care, leveraging technology, and partnering with providers, schools, researchers, and community organizations to improve health across the region.
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