Medical Officer - Licensed Vocational Nurse/Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic

Position Description About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development. About Health Services: The Health Services division of the HCJPD is responsible for the medical, psychological, and treatment programs within the agency. The services operated within this division include the medical staff that assess and treat youth in the detention center and post-adjudicated facilities. In addition, the division has mental health therapists who provide crisis counseling, and individual, group and family therapy to youth both in the detention center and under community supervision. Lastly, the Health Services division oversees the four specialty courts that operate within the agency to help address some of the underlying factors that may be impacting a youth’s functioning. Position Overview: This position provides safe and effective medical care for all youth in custody. The LVN will practice under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse/Physician, providing support to the overall functioning of the medical department. The LVN will assist in the determination of predictable health care needs of youth in custody, by utilizing the Nursing Process which includes assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care. This individual will operate in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, agency policies, procedures, standing orders, physician orders and the overall treatment plan. Specific duties will be assigned based on level of training, education, experience and licensure. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide nursing care with a focus on resident's needs, environmental and technical safety; utilizing a four step systemic process (Nursing Process) to deliver patient care. This includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Utilizes a problem solving approach as the basis for decision making in practice, including reporting relevant information to supervising Registered Nurse and/or Physician. Performs technical nursing skills, within the scope of practice for a LVN, and in accordance with agency policies and procedures for individual and/or multiple resident assignments. Performs diagnostic tests, administers medications, sets up equipment and applies therapeutic treatments. Documents relevant information regarding nursing care in patient records, charts and reports. Documents observations of residents signs, symptoms, test results, behaviors, and response to medications and treatments. Informs, explains and educates residents and family members/guardians regarding medications, relevant treatment information, and disease process. Provides pertinent h