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.
Responsibilities
- Administers medications as ordered, adheres to facility policy and procedure of medication administration and will maintain knowledge of appropriate dosages, reactions and contraindications of medications.
- Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
- Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Assists in completing required documentation for incoming/outgoing patients including obtaining accurate patient histories.
- Inspects and monitors equipment; inspects and ensures maintenance of patient care areas, equipment and supplies, and medication refrigerator.
- Serves as a relief charge nurse when needed, delegating tasks to lower level nursing staff.
- Communicates with Physicians or Advanced Practice Providers as needed, and calls report when transferring patients to another unit or hospital.
- Notifies provider(s) of any significant incidents.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- paid leave
- retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
