Clinical Resource Nurse Correctional Health

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Clinical Resource Nurse for Correctional Health. This role involves providing expert clinical guidance, education, and leadership while enhancing nursing practices and competencies. Candidates must possess a Master’s in Nursing, a Texas nursing license, and five years of relevant clinical experience. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact patient care and nursing education in a correctional environment. Job Type: Full Time, Salary: $118,560 - $137,321.60/year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field is required.
• Texas nursing license is mandatory.
• Five years of experience in a clinical area is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical guidance and leadership within Correctional Health.
• Assess, plan, develop, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff.
• Foster professional nursing practice and ensure safe care delivery.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical skills

Medical Terms

Research

Statistical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Licensed to practice nursing in Texas

Basic Life Support certification

Other unit/service required certifications

Tools

MS Word

P.C.

Job description

Clinical Resource Nurse – Correctional Health

Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Job ID: 177677
Pay: $118,560.00 – $137,321.60 / year
Position Type: Full Time
Career Area: Correctional Health

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low‑income, uninsured, and underinsured patients. The system provides acute and primary care, wellness programs, disease management, and population health services.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) services. Harris Health is nationally recognized with Magnet® nursing designation, NCQA patient‑centered clinic recognition, and strong partnerships with faculty and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary – Correctional Health

The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) provides expert clinical guidance, education, and leadership within Correctional Health. The CRN assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs, competency validation, clinical care initiatives, and quality improvement activities for assigned units.

As a key member of the nursing leadership team, the CRN fosters professional nursing practice, ensures safe and effective care delivery, and supports resource accountability. The CRN mentors staff, promotes professional development, exemplifies ServiceFIRST behaviors, and facilitates compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Specialized Training / Licensure

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas
• Related specialty certification or Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) required within two years of employment
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program
• Other certificates as required by unit/service

Work Experience

• Five (5) years of work experience in related clinical area required
• Two (2) years of related clinical/leadership experience required

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
• MS Word, P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Analytical, Design, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical

Why Harris Health?

Join Harris Health’s Correctional Health team as a Clinical Resource Nurse to make a direct impact on patient care, nursing education, and professional development within a correctional healthcare environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.