Correctional Nurse

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Criminal Justice seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care on a unit, ensuring patient treatment meets accepted medical standards. The RN will supervise subordinate clinic personnel and coordinate with other healthcare professionals in a correctional clinic setting.

Requirements include a current Texas RN license (or transfer), eligibility to complete nursing program within 120 days, and graduation from an approved program.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license, or ability to transfer to Texas.
• Scheduled to complete nursing program within 120 days of applying.
• New graduates must pass NCLEX-RN on the first attempt.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards.
• Supervise subordinate clinic personnel.
• Collaborate with other clinic staff and outside professionals within a correctional clinic setting.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree (RN program)

Job 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.

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.

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.