Registered Nurse
About The Position
Join Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care as a Registered Nurse (RN) and be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our Values-Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a Registered Nurse, you will be an essential part of our healthcare team, delivering direct patient care, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring the well-being of those you serve.
Requirements
- Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying for a position
- Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program
- New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt
Nice To Haves
- No experience required
Responsibilities
- Administering medications
- Performing health assessments
- Communicating patient data using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support decision-making to improve patient care
- Assisting with or performing exams and procedures and documenting intervention in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Maintaining working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities
- Preparing and operating necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Ensuring compliance administration or documentation of medications
- Performing direct therapeutic interaction/care for the patient in the outpatient setting
- Complying with Correctional Managed Health Care (CMHC) and Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) policy and security procedures, including all necessary paperwork
- Participating in the multidisciplinary treatment team process
- Demonstrating an understanding of mental illness and correctional managed healthcare
Benefits
- Registered Nurse Shift Differential: Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday. Night Shift Employees: Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday. Earn an extra $8.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
