Registered Nurse

Job Description

Pay Rate: $40 per hour and $5,000 Bonus

Work Schedule: Full-time, shift varies

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

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!

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assist with provider line; prepare examining room and equipment.
2. Properly document nursing care.
3. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
4. 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.
5. Observe and record client behavior, assess and triage with appropriate documentation.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and procedures. To include push and or wheel pill cart on facility campus.
9. Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
10. Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
11. Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.
12. Review and process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
13. Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
14. Requires long periods of standing and walking.
15. Regular predictable attendance is required.
16. Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
17. Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
18. Maintain accountability of clients and property; adhere to safety practices.
19. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
20. Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
21. Conduct chart review, review status of clients with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.
22. Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
23. Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
24. Provide oversite and direction to LVNs, and medication technicians.

Education and experience 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.

Post Hire Qualifications and Training Requirements: Upon hire must successfully complete required pre-service and annual training requirements. Must maintain TCCO security clearance.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.