Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Estelle Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Correctional Managed Care is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a prison/jail setting in Huntsville, Texas. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team delivering patient-centered care and responding to emergencies in a secure environment.

Candidates must have two years of clinical RN experience, hold a Texas RN license, and maintain BLS-HP certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical RN experience required.
• Current license or permit to practice in Texas required.
• BLS-HP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and document daily patient care.
• Identify patient care needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy and act with cultural competence.
• Perform routine and complex nursing procedures in the assigned specialty.
• Coordinate patient care activities and prioritize effectively.
• Follow internal controls and reporting structures for the department.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

RN experience

Texas RN licensure

BLS-HP

Education

RN license (Texas)

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 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. Will also consider recent graduates with temporary permits.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Huntsville

Work Locations

CRMF/Estelle Facility

Job

Nursing & Care ManagementRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Sep 16, 2026, 11:42:06 AM