Registered Nurse II (FT)

About the role

The Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD) is seeking part-time and full-time Registered Nurse II positions in our Medical Services unit. These roles are crucial for maintaining 24/7 medical operations to ensure quality care for juvenile clients.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and physical assessments of patients, including immediate medical attention and psychological needs.
• Affirms patients' immediate medical needs and refers them to outside resources for more extensive assessments and treatments.
• Performs drug screens and orders/inventory medications daily.
• Dispenses medications as prescribed by authorized medical staff.
• Responds to and assesses all types of patient emergent medical needs.
• Provides and/or arranges for treatment according to protocols and directions from authorized medical staff.
• Works in Dental and STD clinics, consults with clinical and administrative staff about patient health care issues, and provides direct health care to patients.
• Coordinates with and assists other medical staff regarding all aspects of patient health care.
• Trains healthcare staff in safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Provides health care instruction and counseling to residents.
• Documents patient conditions and maintains medical files and records, entering data into computers.
• Answers medical questions from staff, patients' relatives, and others as appropriate.
• Assists in prioritizing patient needs based on urgency and severity of medical conditions.
• Might assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and feeding.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program AND one (1) year of Registered Nursing experience.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Current CPR Certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard nursing and other healthcare practices.
• Policies, practices, procedures, and terminology related to nursing and healthcare.
• Federal, State, Local, and County nursing and healthcare laws and requirements.
• Mental health treatment and practices.
• Proper dosages and expected results of medication.
• Diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases and injuries.
• Proper infection control techniques.
• Principles and procedures of medical documentation and record keeping.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and various software packages.
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and other federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

Skills

• Administering daily patient care, including using stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and other medical instruments.
• Administering CPR and First Aid.
• Performing medical tests and recording results accurately.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Versatility in both verbal and written communication.
• Efficiency in working independently and as part of a medical team.
• Recognition and identification of health symptoms.
• Chronicle patient histories and enter data into the computer.
• Order, inventory, and monitor medications.
• Sound judgment and quick reaction in emergency situations.
• Time management and performance of multiple tasks.
• Precise following of both verbal and written instructions and communication in a concise and effective manner.
• Effective and courteous interaction under high-pressure circumstances.
• Effective and courteous interaction with mentally disturbed, hostile, and aggressive individuals.
• Establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with patients, medical and other County employees, and officials, and the general public.

Benefits

Shift Differential Pay ($4.40/hour) is available for any weekend hours worked and hours worked between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekdays.

Pay

Salary range is determined by experience and education.

Schedule

Work hours and schedule may vary according to business needs. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends.