Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Ellis

UTMB Health • Huntsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Managed Care addresses healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). The Nurse Clinician III 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 a focused, patient-centered interdisciplinary care team, manages unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the assigned specialty population, and serves as a resource for other nursing staff.

The position is located within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required. This is an open-pooled position; education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. 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 may also be considered. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with two years of clinical RN experience for the Nurse Clinician III level.
• Current license or valid permit to practice in Texas, maintained throughout employment.
• Current BLS-HP certification.
• Security clearance is required.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily care for assigned patients.
• Identify patients’ care needs, formulate nursing diagnoses, develop individualized 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.
• Function as a member of a patient-centered interdisciplinary care team, manage commonly encountered unexpected or emergency situations, and serve as a resource for other nursing staff.
• Adhere to departmental internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed