Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Casual Appointment - Coleman Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a competent RN to provide focused nursing care within the state's correctional facilities. Duties include patient assessments, medication administration, and care plan management. This role is crucial within an interdisciplinary care team, adhering to TDCJ policies in a challenging environment.

The position requires an active Texas RN license, two years of clinical experience, and is limited to 19 hours per week without benefits. Candidates will also need to undergo security clearance and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current state license to practice nursing in Texas.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting for at least two years as a registered nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Perform and document patient assessments daily.
• Coordinate and implement individual care plans.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Medication administration

Technical nursing procedures

Care plan development

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

2 years clinical RN experience

Current BLS-HP certification

Tools

Standard patient care supplies

Job description

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 patient care 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. 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 or Nurse Clinician I position.

This is a non‑benefit eligible position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.