Nurse Clinician III – Prison Health Care

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients within the Correctional Managed Care program serving the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

The role requires two years of RN experience, a current Texas license, and BLS-HP certification, with responsibilities across assessments, plans, medications, and care coordination in a secured facility setting.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas and current BLS-HP certification.
• Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience.
• Ability to work within prison/jail healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily patient care.
• Identify care needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per policies.
• Perform routine and complex nursing procedures.
• Coordinate patient care activities and prioritize tasks.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

RN

Two years RN experience

BLS-HP

Education

Texas RN license

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients within the Correctional Managed Care program serving the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

The role requires two years of RN experience, a current Texas license, and BLS-HP certification, with responsibilities across assessments, plans, medications, and care coordination in a secured facility setting.