Nurse Clinician III (RN) — Correctional Health

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 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.