Registered Nurse (on call)

About the role

Work with a team who values helping people turn their lives around. At Management & Training Corporation, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. Join our team at the Texas Civil Commitment Medical Center in Littlefield, Texas!

Responsibilities

• Assist with provider line; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Properly document nursing care.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Under the direction of a provider, examine and assess clients with illnesses or injuries or clients who become ill or injured; confer with physician to refer clients to the emergency room as required by their condition and document in medical record or other forms as appropriate.
• Observe and record client behavior, assess and triage with appropriate documentation.
• Under direction of the RN and in accordance with approved standing orders, assess condition of and make recommendations for treatment of clients reporting to sick call to RN or advanced practice provider on duty.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and procedures.
• Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.
• Review and process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Requires long periods of standing and walking.
• Regular predictable attendance is required.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Conduct chart review, review status of clients with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.
• Provide oversite and direction to LVNs, and medication technicians.

Requirements

• Degree in nursing, current valid nursing license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or compact state.
• One-year experience is preferred.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.

Qualifications and Training

Upon hire must successfully complete required pre-service and annual training requirements. Must maintain TCCO security clearance.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on the number of hours worked per week and other factors. Some of our offerings include:

• Health/dental/vision/prescription insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D as well as short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Career advancement opportunities

Pay

Pay Rate: $40 per hour + $1/hour 2p-10p shift

Schedule

Work Schedule: PRN as needed; shifts 6a-2p or 2p-10p