Nurse Clinician II (RN) / PBL - Polunsky Unit
About The Position
Correctional Managed Care addresses the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). The Nurse Clinician II is a competent clinician who provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and meets standards for competent professional nursing practice under the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The role functions as part of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team, manages unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the assigned specialty population, and serves as a resource for other nursing staff. This open-pooled position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate, based on education and experience. Applicants with less than two years of experience may be considered for a Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I position, and recent graduates with temporary permits will also be considered. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with two years of clinical RN experience; applicants with less experience may be considered for a Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I position.
- Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
- Current BLS-HP required.
- Security clearance required.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
Responsibilities
- Independently assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily care for assigned patients.
- Identify patient care needs, formulate nursing diagnoses, develop and individualize care plans, and revise plans as needed.
- Execute physician orders for assigned patients; administer medications and treatments; and provide culturally congruent, specialty-appropriate nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ, and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards.
- Independently perform routine and complex technical procedures and skills in the assigned specialty area.
- Plan, coordinate, and prioritize patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
- Adhere to department internal controls and reporting structure.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Serve as a resource for other nursing staff.
- Manage unexpected or emergency situations commonly encountered in the assigned specialty population.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
