EDUCATION: Required: Graduation from an accredited licensed vocational nursing program Licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas Current BLS/CPR Certification SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE: Required: Current and valid Texas driver's license and a safe driving record Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction Considerable knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices Working knowledge of medications, drugs, and narcotics and their effects Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the public General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook Ability to work in a hostile environment of inmates and their visitors without reacting in a negative manner and project a professional image at all times Possess excellent communication skills in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Is familiar with current medical documentation requirements DISCLAIMER: Johnson County willconduct background checkson new hiresthat will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past 10 years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. Disqualifiers: Undesirable character or reputation A felony conviction or felony deferred adjudication against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States Conviction including court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B Misdemeanor, or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last 10 years Currently under indictment for any criminal offense Conviction, guilty plea, or probation for any family violence offense Discharge from any military service under less than honorable conditions, or any other characterizations of service indicating bad character All Employees o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Contact with "at risk" clients and persons accused or adjudicated of misdemeanor and felony offenses, visitors and general public Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility Significant contact with the public, elected officials, department heads, and other County employees The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.