Registered Nurse (RN)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a professional registered nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a correctional clinic setting. You will be responsible for nursing assessments, treatments, and ongoing care planning in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Position requires licensure in Texas or eligible transfer, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and NCLEX-RN on the first attempt for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse in Texas, or eligible for transfer.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Must pass NCLEX-RN on first attempt (for new grads).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care per standards.
• Care and treatment of patients in accordance with policies.
• Supervise subordinate clinic staff and coordinate with professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Education

RN License in Texas

NCLEX-RN first attempt

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Employees in this classification perform responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Responsible for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards administrative nursing personnel. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.
• No experience required.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.