Resource Nurse RN, PRN

Texas Tech University•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Employees in this classification provide responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They care for and treat patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards and supervise subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed in correctional clinic conditions and involves a high degree of contact with patients, clinic personnel, and outside professionals. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and individualized care plans. The role includes monitoring patient conditions, performing clinical procedures, administering medications, operating medical equipment, maintaining accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and adhering to correctional safety and infection prevention protocols. The nurse also coordinates interdisciplinary care, triages patient needs, conducts nursing rounds, supports quality patient care, and provides clinical leadership to licensed vocational nurses and other clinical support staff.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Texas, ability to transfer a license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a nursing program within 120 days of applying.
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.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and individualized care plans.
Recognize, assess, and report changes in patient status to support timely interventions and patient care goals.
Perform nursing assessments, examinations, treatments, and clinical procedures; accurately document patient care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Safely administer medications, monitor patient responses, and maintain accurate medication documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare, operate, and maintain medical equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Complete and document required counts of sharps, medical instruments, and keys while adhering to correctional safety, infection prevention, and medication security procedures.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and correctional personnel to coordinate safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
Evaluate sick call requests, prioritize patient concerns, and facilitate timely access to appropriate medical care.
Conduct nursing rounds in assigned housing and clinical areas to assess patient status, monitor treatment, and identify emerging healthcare needs.
Participate in team meetings, maintain current knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices and treatment modalities, respond to clinical and operational requests, and contribute to Managed Care team goals.
Serve as a resource and leader for licensed vocational nurses and other clinical support staff, promoting teamwork, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
Supervise subordinate clinic personnel.