Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Casual Appointment - Coleman Unit

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).

nJOB SUMMARY :

nCompetent 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.

nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

nnCompetently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.

nCompetently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.

nCompetently 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.

nCompetently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area.

nCompetently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.

nAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.

nPerforms related duties as required.

n nEQUIPMENT :

nStandard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

nWORK ENVIRONMENT :

nLocated within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Worksite address

lockhart, TX, 78644, US

Who can apply

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