Posted August 14, 2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post, Texas, United States
Full Time
Reference: 45758BR
Position Description
Looking for a nursing career where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters? Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) at the Dalby Unit, located in Post, TX
At TTUHSC, our LVNs are vital members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing safe, compassionate, and competent care within a correctional healthcare setting.
About our Unit:
The Dalby Unit offers a fast-paced clinical environment where LVNs play a critical role in daily patient care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses are empowered to utilize their assessment and critical-thinking skills while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Now hiring for:
Competitive Pay - Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:
Department
Post Dalby Unit
Major/Essential Functions
Occasional Duties
Contribute flexibly by performing other duties as assigned to support patient care and unit operations.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Correctional Experience.
EEO Statement
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Looking for a nursing career where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters? Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) at the Dalby Unit, located in Post, TX
At TTUHSC, our LVNs are vital members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing safe, compassionate, and competent care within a correctional healthcare setting.
About our Unit:
The Dalby Unit offers a fast-paced clinical environment where LVNs play a critical role in daily patient care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses are empowered to utilize their assessment and critical-thinking skills while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Now hiring for:
- Clinic LVN | Rotating, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Clinic LVN | Rotating, 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
Competitive Pay - Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:
- Night Differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
- Weekend Differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
- Weekend Night Differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights
Department
Post Dalby Unit
Major/Essential Functions
- Coordinate daily operations by making and monitoring daily staff assignments to ensure smooth workflow and task completion.
- Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document and communicate patient information, supporting informed clinical decision-making.
- Assist with or perform medical exams and procedures, ensuring timely documentation of all clinical interventions in the EHR.
- Administer or assist in administering medications, including accurate documentation of all medication-related activities.
- Actively participate in team communication by attending meetings and relaying key updates and initiatives during regular staff meetings.
- Stay current with best practices and treatment modalities to provide the highest quality of care in a correctional health setting.
- Monitor and ensure timely Access to Care for patients in designated housing units during assigned shifts.
- Maintain safety and accountability by performing and documenting physical counts of sharps, instruments, and facility keys.
- Participate in on-call rotation as part of the clinical support team.
Occasional Duties
Contribute flexibly by performing other duties as assigned to support patient care and unit operations.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Correctional Experience.
EEO Statement
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
