Nurse Clinician III (RN) CASUAL - Lewis Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Woodville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Employment Opportunity

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Texas seeks a competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to patients within a correctional environment. The ideal candidate will be a licensed RN with at least two years of clinical experience and a current BLS-HP certification. Responsibilities include patient assessment, executing physician orders, and managing emergency situations. This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure and impactful healthcare setting, with salary commensurate with experience and education.

Qualifications

• RN license required in Texas with two years of clinical experience.
• Ability to function in high-security environments, including prisons.
• Maintains current BLS-HP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care.
• Identifies patient care needs and formulates nursing diagnoses.
• Executes physician's orders and administers medications.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Technical nursing procedures

Emergency management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS-HP certification

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 patients 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 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. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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.