RN PRN Jail Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Tyler is seeking a competent Registered Nurse for RN PRN Jail Services at Smith County Jail. The role involves 19.50 hours per week with rotating shifts and holiday coverage in a 24/7 facility, delivering full nursing care using the nursing process.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care, medication administration, and thorough documentation while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents daily patient care.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses and individualizes care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments per policy and physician orders.
• Ensures accurate, timely documentation and patient privacy.
• Assists in orientation/training of new team members.
• Performs direct patient care following established procedures.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

EMR experience

Nursing assessment

Communication

Education

RN licensure (Texas)

BSN preferred

Job description

RN PRN Jail Services

Part‑time / 19.50 hours per week.

Salary: Salary depends on education and relevant experience.

Hiring Department: East Texas Quality Care Network.

Location: Smith County Jail. This position is in a jail/correctional facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, including holidays, may be required.

Job Summary: Competent Clinician. Experienced, knowledgeable, skilled, and competent clinician. Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, facility staff and other team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses / patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
• Documents patient's current health status and medical history.
• Completes and/or reviews Admission Data Record as defined by policy.
• Makes accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and responds appropriately.
• Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population‑specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Administers medications according to policy and procedure, observes and documents patient's response to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrates accurate and timely documentation according to form guidelines.
• Performs direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Assists patients with concern and empathy; respects confidentiality and privacy and communicates with patients in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Assists in the orientation / training of new team members.
• Accurately transcribes physician orders according to policy and procedure.
• Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.
• Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education / Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.
• Must possess and maintain current BLS certification.
• Must possess and maintain current Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) within thirty days of hire.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Bilingual a plus. EMR experience.
• Advanced, specialized nursing skills as appropriate to the nature of medical activity.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of all protocols and procedures within the corrections environment.

Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre‑employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University's Vaccine‑Preventable Disease Policy.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.