Nurse Clinician (RN) Casual Appointment - Coffield Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is seeking a competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients within Correctional Managed Care. Work is focused on patient-centered care in a security-sensitive environment within a prison or detention setting.

The role requires assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting daily care, administering medications per physician orders, and serving as a resource for nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with at least two years of clinical experience.
• Current Texas nursing license.
• Current BLS‑HP certification.
• Able to work in a correctional facility environment and meet security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily patient care.
• Identify care needs, diagnose, and individualize care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders per UTMB/TDCJ/JJD policies.
• Perform routine and complex nursing procedures in the designated specialty.
• Coordinate patient care activities and prioritize tasks.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structures of the department.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Nursing care

Emergency response

Interdisciplinary team

Patient safety

Education

RN license in 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 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.

Primary Location

United States - Texas - Tennessee Colony

Work Locations

Coffield Facility

Job Information

Nursing & Care Management Regular. Employee Status: Non-Manager. Job Level: Day Shift. Job Posting: Jun 30, 2026, 5:54:14 PM.