Nurse Clinician (RN) - Ellis County Jail
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 role involves providing direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients within a correctional facility, requiring knowledge and skill to meet professional nursing practice standards. The clinician functions as a member of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team and manages unexpected or emergency situations common to the specialty population, serving 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
