Juvenile Services Nurse Supervisor

Williamson County•Georgetown: 200 Wilco Way, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Juvenile Services, this position is responsible for coordinating the delivery of healthcare services to residents in the care, custody, supervision, and control of Williamson County Juvenile Services. This includes youth in detention, residential programs, JJAEP, and court/field services. The role involves managing nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare guidelines, and collaborating with various stakeholders to provide comprehensive care to residents.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), eligible to practice in the State of Texas.
Five (5) years of full-time nursing experience OR a Registered Nurse (RN) with 3 years of full-time nursing experience, with at least 2 years of this experience in a supervisory capacity.
Thorough knowledge of federal and state confidentiality laws as well as any applicable privacy practices required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) pertaining to medical and mental health care information.
Per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200, be at least 21 years of age.
Per Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344.400, have a non-disqualifying criminal history.
Maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Experience treating youth for illness and diseases.
Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
First aid certification (Required within thirty (30) days of employment).
Valid Texas driver’s license (Required within sixty (60) days of employment).
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained.

Nice To Haves

Valid State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure.
Prior experience working as Nurse Supervisor or Lead.
Prior experience working as nurse in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional or emergency setting.
National Certification in Correctional Health Care.

Responsibilities

Handles and creates work schedules for nursing staff for essential coverage.
Provides training to nursing staff on new procedures, processes and changes implemented by department leadership.
Performs performance reviews, makes and recommends personnel changes within department parameters.
Oversees care provided by nursing staff to ensure guidelines, compliance and processes are followed accurately.
Collaborates with Juvenile Services staff to coordinate health care services for residents.
Administers care to residents with acute and chronic illnesses, and manages infectious disease control.
Creates and manages medical evaluation program.
Coordinates with psychiatric providers to administer care and manage medications.
Administers and distributes medications to residents.
Responds to sick calls, and notifies medical professionals.
Creates and maintains all medical charts and prepare them for daily use.
Maintains and secures confidential health record files and completes all necessary documentation, in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Provides residents counseling on personal hygiene and preventative healthcare.
Serves as medical liaison for juvenile families and medical professionals.
Assists in crisis interventions and emergency situations.
Operates departmental or personal vehicles to transport juveniles as needed, and may assist with transportation as a passenger when necessary.
Assists with coordinating TB testing, physicals and medical exams for each resident.
Administers juvenile health appraisal assessments.
Assists with department budget process to ensure funding for department needs.
Assists with medical audits, by providing statistical data and information when requested.
Readily complies with departmental and county-wide policies and procedures.
Performs related special projects as assigned.