Correctional Nurse

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a registered nurse to deliver professional nursing care within a correctional health facility. The role includes supervising subordinate clinical staff and ensuring care aligns with nursing standards while maintaining equipment and triage patient needs.

The position emphasizes direct patient care, coordination with healthcare professionals, and adherence to safety protocols in a correctional clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Texas or eligible to transfer. Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• New graduates must pass NCLEX-RN on first attempt; no experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing services following Department standards.
• Maintains and reports on clinical equipment and technology.
• Supervises LVNs and other clinical staff in the health facility.
• Performs exams and procedures; administers medications as needed.
• Oversees nursing rounds and triage patient care requests.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical supervision

Patient triage

Education

Texas RN license or eligible

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification perform responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Responsible for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards administrative nursing personnel. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Position Description

Employees in this classification perform responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Responsible for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards administrative nursing personnel. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides direct nursing services to patients in the health facility following standards of care of the department.
• Ensures clinical health equipment and technology is in good working order, and maintains equipment according to departmental standards, including operational use, cleaning/sterilization protocols. Immediately reports inoperable equipment per departmental standards.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures;
• Administer or assist with the administration of medications to patients;
• Assess and triage patient care requests;
• Performs nursing rounds as needed in all required areas;
• Oversees the clinical practice of LVNs and other clinical personnel in the health facility
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in nursing (LVN/RN) with at least 3 years of experience as an RN.
• Acute care ( med/Surg, ICU, ER ) nursing experience.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.