Registered Nurse II (FT)

Job Summary

Are you passionate about providing quality patient care and making a difference in your community? If so, we invite you to consider this unique opportunity working with at-risk youth! The Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD) is accepting applications for part-time and full-time Registered Nurse II positions in our Medical Services unit. These positions are critical to ensure that 24/7 medical operations are maintained to promote quality care to juvenile clients through assessment, medication management, and direct client care. 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. About Our Agency: The mission of the Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD) is to provide for public safety by effectively addressing the needs of juveniles, families, and the victims of crime. To accomplish this, TCJPD utilizes a comprehensive continuum of care that incorporates victim mediation services; direct supervision; alternative education; substance abuse services; residential, outpatient, and day treatment programs; in-home family counseling; and wrap-around and aftercare services. TCJPD utilizes trauma-informed mental health assessments and psychological evaluations to identify youth in need of specialized services. TCJPD provides onsite services and collaborates with community partners to help ensure that youth and families receive interventions that target their identified treatment needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts intake and physical assessments of patients, including immediate medical attention and/or psychological needs. Assesses patients to determine if they need to be referred to outside resources for more extensive medical assessment and treatment.

Performs drug screens.

Orders and inventories medications daily. Dispenses medications as prescribed on a daily basis.

Responds to and assesses all categories of patient emergent medical needs. Provides and/or arranges for treatment according to protocol and/or direction from authorized medical staff.

Works in Dental and STD clinics.

Consults with clinical and administrative staff about patient health care issues.

Provides direct health care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, monitoring of vital signs and laboratory procedures.

Coordinates with and assists other medical staff about all aspects of patient health care.

Practices and trains healthcare staff in safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.

Provides health care instruction and counseling to residents.

Documents patient's condition and maintains patient medical files and records and enters into computer. Performs other administrative duties.

Answers medical questions from staff, patient's relatives and others as appropriate.

Assists in prioritizing patient needs, based on urgency and severity of medical condition.

May assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and feeding.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program AND one (1) year of Registered Nursing experience. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. 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.

Skill in: 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. Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to: Work efficiently both independently and as part of a medical team. Recognize and identify health symptoms. Chronicle patient histories and enter data into the computer. Order, inventory and monitor medications. Exercise sound judgement and react quickly in emergency situations. Supervise the work of subordinates. Manage time well and perform multiple tasks. Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner. Work effectively and courteously under high-pressure circumstances. Deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile and aggressive individuals. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical and other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 35-100 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

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

Location: 2515 S. Congress Ave

Department: Juvenile Probation

Criminal background check, Education, Employment verification required. Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees. Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits. Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit. Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family. Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction. Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs. Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year. Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County. The following benefits are employee paid: Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment. Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification. On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year. Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex. Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees. Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of