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TDCJ - Licensed Vocational Nurse III - Health Serv
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$53,065 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
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$4,254.40
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Position range in Walker County $3,642.00
You also research healthcare policies, review rules and procedures, and help evaluate how well medical services and documentation are being handled. Beyond that, you analyze healthcare operations, suggest improvements, assist with planning and delivering health-related training, and help develop training materials. Finally, you prepare the necessary reports, documents, and correspondence related to audits and investigations.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You graduated from a Licensed Vocational Training Program. You have three years full-time, wage-earning experience as a vocational nurse. You have a valid, current, and unrestricted license to practice licensed vocational nursing as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. You have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within twelve months from the date of employment. Must maintain valid license(s) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification for continued employment in position.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You also have correctional nursing experienceYou also have computer operations experience.
Marion@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
- $4,397.00 Per Month TDCJ
- Licensed Vocational Nurse III
- Health Serv Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- SET
Occupation:
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesLocation:
Huntsville, TX- 77340
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/07/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/07/2026Expires:
08/22/2026Agency Job ID:
102809 Job #: 17052446 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. We Hire Vets Employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans are eligible to receive a "We Hire Vets" employer recognition decal to proudly display on their storefront, an decal. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https:
//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=102809&PostingSeq=1 Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.Job Duties:
You help make sure inmates get proper access to medical care by supporting staff, providers, and other agencies with program and technical guidance. You¿re involved in on-site clinical reviews, gathering data, auditing healthcare practices, and looking into medical complaints. A big part of your work includes reviewing inmate medical records to ensure treatments, procedures, and documentation follow all required policies and regulations, and you prepare clear summaries of the care inmates receive.You also research healthcare policies, review rules and procedures, and help evaluate how well medical services and documentation are being handled. Beyond that, you analyze healthcare operations, suggest improvements, assist with planning and delivering health-related training, and help develop training materials. Finally, you prepare the necessary reports, documents, and correspondence related to audits and investigations.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You graduated from a Licensed Vocational Training Program. You have three years full-time, wage-earning experience as a vocational nurse. You have a valid, current, and unrestricted license to practice licensed vocational nursing as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. You have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within twelve months from the date of employment. Must maintain valid license(s) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification for continued employment in position.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You also have correctional nursing experienceYou also have computer operations experience.
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Health Services Additional Information:
Travel 25%- Position may spend 1¿5 nights away per month Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Longevity
- Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact Information:
Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Lois Marion Harmony LopezHiring Manager OR Human Resources 936-437-3069Lois.Marion@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the
Candidate:
Military PreferenceTo receiveMILITARY
PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps:
//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
Go to:
http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.