The Karnes County Sheriff Department is hiring for a full-time LVN position that will be responsible for the daily medical needs for all the inmates incarcerated in the Karnes County Jail.
Salary: $55,105
Uniforms: $1,200
Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily monitoring and checking of inmates medical conditions
- Relaying information to the doctor under contract with Karnes County
- Responsible for the medical records for each inmate and the proper documentation of records
- Responsible for all inmate medications dispensed or maintained
- Responsible for the security of all medications
- Provide guidance, instruction and direction to co-workers
- Schedule, assign and/or coordinate work of others
- Develop work procedures and training for others
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
- Frequent standing
- Frequent walking
- Frequent heavy work
- Frequent sitting
- Constant eye/hand coordination
- Occasional lifting or carrying
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- LVN License or higher
- Report writing skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Patient records skills
- Medication skills
- 5-7 years of experience (preferred)
- Pre-employment drug screening and background check
Please complete the Karnes County Employment Application OR call the Sheriff Office at 830-780-3934, option 0. Completed application can be emailed to robert.ebrom@co.karnes.tx.us.