Nurse Clinician (RN) - Wainwright Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Lovelady (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide direct nursing care for inmates within a secure correctional setting in Lovelady, Texas. The role supports an interdisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care, while ensuring compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, care planning, medication administration, and coordination of care activities.

Qualifications

• RN with two years of clinical RN experience.
• Current Texas license to practice as RN.
• Current BLS-HP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily patient care.
• Identify patient needs, diagnose, formulate and revise care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders following policies.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures in the specialty area.
• Plan and coordinate patient care activities according to skill and complexity.
• Follow internal controls and reporting structures; perform related duties.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Cultural competence

Emergency response

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Texas RN license

BLS-HP

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.

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-Lovelady

Work Locations

Eastham Facility

Job

Nursing & Care ManagementRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Jul 28, 2026, 1:35:17 PM