Correctional RN - Emergency & Primary Care, Texas

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

TTUHSC in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a correctional clinic setting, including exams, treatments, and medication administration, with strong emphasis on patient safety and EMR documentation. The role offers shift differential for night and weekend hours; applicants must hold a Texas RN license.

New graduates must pass NCLEX-RN on the first attempt; ER experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the State of Texas or able to transfer
• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; NCLEX-RN on first attempt for new grads
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Communicates patient data and documents interventions using EMR to support decision-making and improve patient care.
• Assists with or performs exams, assessments and procedures and documents intervention in EMR; operates equipment for exams, treatments and procedures.
• Administers or assists with administration and documentation of medications (oral, parenteral, IV) and oxygen therapies.
• Administers or assists with other medication administration as needed.
• Screens sick call requests within 24 hours and provides nursing sick calls to offenders from psychiatric services; performs nursing clinics.
• Responds to emergencies and performs advanced technical procedures; monitors and avoids hypothermia, hypovolemia, environmental exposure.
• Assists in admissions, discharges and transfers; prepares equipment for examinations and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.

Skills

RN licensure

Emergency care

NCLEX-RN readiness

Education

Nursing program graduate

Job description

TTUHSC in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a correctional clinic setting, including exams, treatments, and medication administration, with strong emphasis on patient safety and EMR documentation. The role offers shift differential for night and weekend hours; applicants must hold a Texas RN license.

New graduates must pass NCLEX-RN on the first attempt; ER experience is preferred.