Charge Nurse

About the role

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Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Implements unit objectives and administrative policies. This position is under clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses.

Major/Essential Functions

• Makes daily assignments as appropriate and ensures all daily assignments are accomplished.
• Communicates patient data using Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Administer or assist with administration and documentation of medication.
• Supports the goal of the unit by attending meetings and sharing the information with the staff in regular staff meetings.
• Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.
• Monitor patient Access to Care for housing areas assigned to your shift.
• Assures that physical counts of sharps, instruments, & keys are correct and documented in appropriate logs.
• Accepts on call rotation.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, directing management functions for the unit.
• Responds to all request in a timely manner as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Managed Care

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has been providing clinical and operational support to correctional facilities throughout West Texas and other regional areas. We serve approximately 30,000 patients utilizing a broad range of comprehensive medical and health services. TTUHSC Managed Care strives to positively impact the lives of our patients, to include many who had no previous access to quality health care. Learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care HERE.

Registered Nurse Shift Differential

• Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
• Night Shift Employees:
• Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
• Earn an extra $8.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 2 years experience as an RN.
• 1 year experience as a Charge Nurse.
• 1 year of corrections experience.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

38.00

Pay Grade Maximum

43.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

None

Shift

Night