Correctional Nurse

About the role

Employees in this classification perform responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing services to patients in the health facility following standards of care of the department.
• Ensures clinical health equipment and technology is in good working order, and maintains equipment according to departmental standards, including operational use, cleaning/sterilization protocols.
• Immediately reports inoperable equipment per departmental standards.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures;
• Administer or assist with the administration of medications to patients;
• Assess and triage patient care requests;
• Performs nursing rounds as needed in all required areas;
• Oversees the clinical practice of LVNs and other clinical personnel in the health facility
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program.
• New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in nursing (LVN/RN) with at least 3 years of experience as an RN.
• Acute care (med/Surg, ICU, ER) nursing experience.

Pay

• 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.

Schedule

• Shifts are available on both day and night shifts.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• 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
• Retail Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Team Member Development

• Lifelong learning programs
• Recognition programs
• Health and wellness initiatives

Additional Perks

• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses
• Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.