About this opportunity
Williamson County, TX lists this Juvenile Services Nurse opportunity in georgetown, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $49,135.73 - $63,593.24 Annually
Location : Georgetown: 200 Wilco Way, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Juvenile Services
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Nurse Supervisor, is responsible for providing medical care, administering medications, completing health assessments, and coordinating medical appointments within the Juvenile Justice Center.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Administers and distributes all prescribed and non-prescribed medications to residents
Administers juvenile health appraisal assessments
Performs assessment and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and wound care
Creates and maintains all medical charts and prepares them for daily use
Coordinates and schedules routine, emergency, short-term and long-term care for juvenile residents under the direction of physicians and other medical professionals
Responds to sick calls, and notifies medical professionals
Collects laboratory collections and specimens required for treatment of residents
Assists with coordinating TB testing, physicals and medical exams for each resident
Provides counseling on personal hygiene and preventative healthcare
Serves as medical liaison for families and medical professionals
Trains staff in medication distribution and other health-related topics
Retrieves medications from pharmacies and accompanies residents and staff to outside appointments
Interprets health information and provides information to families on continued care
Manages Infectious disease control
Maintains first-aid kits and other medical supplies
Assists in crisis interventions and emergency situations
Attends meeting and trainings as necessary
Performs special duties as assigne
The physical demands and environmental factors listed below as well as regular attendance are also essential functions for this position
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS: Reports directly to - Nurse Supervisor
Direct Reports - No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing
Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Contact with persons accused or adjudicated of various crimes
Exposure to bodily fluids
Constant contact with youth with infections or communicable disease
IRREGULAR HOURS: Includes regular occurring evening and weekend hours and occasional holiday hours
Work schedule and on-call schedule assigned
Deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
Regular attendance is required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (see licensure requirements below)
One (1) year of job-related nursing experience
Experience treating youth for illness and diseases
Prior experience working as nurse in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional, or emergency setting
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification
Required within thirty (30) days of employment Valid Texas driver's license
Required within Ninety (90) days of employment Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
Valid State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
Three (3) years of nursing experience
Experience working with adolescents
Acute Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
EMPLOYMENT TESTING:
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: Yes
Physical exam: Yes
Psychological exam: No
Additional: Child Abuse Registry check, The Diana Screen®
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at .
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Do you have a valid license to practice as an Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in Texas?
(Note: If you answered "Yes" to this question, please make sure you provide your license information under the "License and Certification" section of your application) Yes
No
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Texas Administrative Code: RULE §344.200: This position requires you are at least 21 years of age at date of hire. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes
No
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Do you possess one (1) year of full-time nursing experience in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional or emergency setting, including experience treating youth for illness or diseases? Yes
No
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Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License within 30 days of hire? Yes
No
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Do you possess thorough knowledge of federal and state confidentiality laws as well as any applicable privacy practices required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) pertaining to medical and mental health care information? Yes
No
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Do you possess excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, co-workers and management? Yes
No
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What is your level of expertise using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)?
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Texas Administrative Code: RULE §344.400: This position requires you have a non-disqualifying criminal history. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes
No
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Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history/sex offender registration background check, child abuse registry check, and passing a drug test and physical exam (provided by County). I am able to meet this requirement. Yes
No
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Have you ever been the subject of a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation? What was the outcome of the investigation? Type N/A if this does not apply.
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If selected for this position, you will be considered essential personnel and may be required to remain at your worksite or to report to a worksite following a declared County emergency in order to respond to the needs of the citizens of Williamson County. This may involve working odd hours, including nights and weekends, for an indeterminate amount of time depending on the emergency situation. Are you able to comply with this provision? Yes
No
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At Williamson County Juvenile Services, the protection and safety of the youth that we serve is our #1 priority. For that reason, we will screen all candidates that move forward in the process for positions of trust with children with The Diana Screen®. The Diana Screen® is a sexual risk screening tool used by Williamson County Juvenile Services to screen candidates moving forward in the process to work or volunteer with our youth. The Diana Screen® is administered on a computer in our office and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The Diana Screen® helps to identify people who may step over a sexual boundary line or who may present a sexual risk to children and teens. The Diana Screen® is used as one part of Williamson County Juvenile Service's overall application/interview/screening process.By completing The Diana Screen® you are helping to make Williamson County Juvenile Services as safe as possible for the youth in our care. For more information about The Diana Screen® please visit acknowledge my understanding that the results of the Diana Screen® will be used in determining my eligibility for employment with Williamson County Juvenile Services and I consent to pre-employment/pre-offer participation in the Diana Screen®. Yes
No
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A provision of Texas Administrative Code, title states that an individual with prior military experience will need to provide related discharge documents during the background check process. Have you ever been on active duty for training (ADT) or served in the military? Yes
No
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I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. Please avoid the use of acronyms or abbreviations that describe job duties and define job titles.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected. I also understand that I may not submit a resume in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. Yes
No
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Use the space below to explain ALL gaps in employment. Type N/A if this does not apply.
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Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position.
Required Question
Worksite address
georgetown, TX, 78628, US
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