Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Stiles Unit

Job description

Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Stiles Unit

nBeaumont, Texas, United States

nNursing & Care Management

nUTMB Health

nRequisition #

nThe 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:

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 :

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

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

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nnCompetently 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.

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

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

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nnAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.

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nnPerforms related duties as required.

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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.

nREQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :

nnnRegistered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience.

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nnMust possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.

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nnCurrent BLS-HP required.

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n nThis 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.

nSalary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

nEqual Employment Opportunity

nUTMB 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.

nCompensation

Worksite address

beaumont, TX, 77726, US

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