Nurse Clinician I (RN) - Polunsky Unit

UTMB Health•Livingston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients within a correctional facility. The nurse will possess the knowledge and skills to meet the standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The role functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team focused on patient-centered care and managing unexpected or emergency situations common to the assigned specialty population. The nurse will also serve as a resource for other nursing staff.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience.
Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
Current BLS-HP required.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I position.
Will also consider recent graduates with temporary permits.

Responsibilities

Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned patients.
Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner.
Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area.
Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
Performs related duties as required.