Registered Nurse II (Weekend Night Shift 10pm-6am)

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 support quality care for juvenile clients through assessments, medication management, and direct care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and physical assessments of patients, including immediate medical attention and psychological needs.
• Absess patients to determine referrals to outside resources for more extensive medical assessment and treatment.
• Perform drug screens.
• Order and inventory medications daily.
• Dispense medications as prescribed.
• Respond to and assess all categories of patient emergent medical needs.
• Provide and/or arrange for treatment according to protocol and direction from authorized medical staff.
• Work in Dental and STD clinics.
• Consult with clinical and administrative staff about patient health care issues.
• Provide direct health care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, monitoring of vital signs, and laboratory procedures.
• Coordinate with and assist other medical staff on all aspects of patient health care.
• Practice and train healthcare staff in safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Provide health care instruction and counseling to residents.
• Document patient's condition and maintain patient medical files and records, entering into computer.
• Answer medical questions from staff, patient's relatives, and others as appropriate.
• Assist in prioritizing patient needs based on urgency and severity of medical condition.
• May assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and feeding.
• Perform 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 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (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 other 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 a variety of 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 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Performing medical tests and recording results accurately.
• Prioritizing patient needs.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Versatile communication skills, both verbal and written.

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.