Nurse Clinician III Outpatient- (RN) - TJJD Mart

Utmb; Mart (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UTMB Health is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in a correctional setting under TDCJ/JD policies. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, manage emergencies, and serve as a resource for other staff.

Requires Texas RN license and current BLS-HP; two years of RN experience preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a focus on safety and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Texas license and BLS-HP certification.
• Two years of clinical RN experience preferred; open to Nurse Clinician levels.
• Ability to work in secure, enforced facility environment.

Responsabilités

• Assess, plan, implement, and document daily patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and policies.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary care team.

Connaissances

RN - Registered Nurse

BLS-HP certified

Formation

Texas RN license

Description du poste

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY

Competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for other nursing staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Competently identifies patientcare needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
• Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area.
• Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS-HP required.

This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II - Outpatient or Nurse Clinician I - Outpatient position. Will also consider recent graduates with temporary permits.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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