Nurse Clinician III - Dialysis - Carole Young - Full-Time
About The Position
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). This competent clinician will provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The role competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team that is focused and patient-centered. The clinician manages unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the assigned specialty population and serves 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.
Benefits
- Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
