Nurse Clinician III - Galveston County Jail - Full-Time
About The Position
Correctional Managed Care addresses the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and Galveston County Jail. The Nurse Clinician III provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and applies the standards for competent professional nursing practice specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The clinician works as a member of a patient-centered interdisciplinary care team, manages unexpected or emergency situations commonly encountered in the assigned specialty population, and serves as a resource to other nursing staff. This position is located within Galveston County Jail. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. This is an open-pooled position; education and experience will be considered, and the role may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. Applicants with less than two years of experience may be considered for Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I, and recent graduates with temporary permits will also be considered.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with two years of clinical RN experience.
- 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 patients’ care needs, formulate nursing diagnoses, develop individualized care plans, and revise plans as needed.
- Execute physicians’ 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 departmental internal controls and reporting structure.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
