Charge Nurse - Correctional Unit Leader

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Résumé du poste

TTUHSC seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The RN operates under clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses and implements unit objectives and policies.

Responsibilities include daily assignments, medication administration, EHR documentation, on‑call rotation, and collaboration with staff to improve patient care. A valid Texas RN license and at least two years of nursing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months as an RN.
• Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board.

Responsabilités

• Makes daily assignments and ensures completion.
• Communicates patient data via EHR to support decision-making.
• Assists with exams and procedures and documents intervention in EHR.
• Administer or assist with medication administration and documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and share information with the team.
• Maintain knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.
• Monitor access to care for housing areas; log inventory of sharps, instruments, and keys.
• Accept on‑call rotation; assist in planning and directing unit management.
• Respond to requests promptly.

Connaissances

RN license

EHR documentation

On-call rotation

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Formation

Nursing degree

Outils

EHR system

Description du poste

TTUHSC seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The RN operates under clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses and implements unit objectives and policies.

Responsibilities include daily assignments, medication administration, EHR documentation, on‑call rotation, and collaboration with staff to improve patient care. A valid Texas RN license and at least two years of nursing experience are required.