Nurse Clinician (RN) - Stiles Unit
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).
JOB
Summary:
JOB
Summary:
Competent 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 theTexas 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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
Competently 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.
Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area.
Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT:
Standard patient caresupplies, equipment and mechanical devices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center.
Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
Recommended Skills Certified Nurse Practitioner Health Care Internal Controls Medical Emergency Receptive Nursing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
JOB
Summary:
JOB
Summary:
Competent 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 theTexas 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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
Competently 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.
Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area.
Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT:
Standard patient caresupplies, equipment and mechanical devices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center.
Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
Recommended Skills Certified Nurse Practitioner Health Care Internal Controls Medical Emergency Receptive Nursing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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