Registered Nurse

Position Description Employees in this classification perform responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Responsible for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; the position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Major/Essential Functions Responsible for providing care to patients at the Lamesa Smith Unit. Administers medications as ordered, adheres to facility policy and procedure of medication administration and maintains knowledge of appropriate dosages, reactions and contraindications of medications. Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support decision-making and improve patient care. Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures. Assists in completing required documentation for incoming/outgoing patients, including obtaining accurate patient histories. Inspects and monitors equipment; ensures maintenance of patient care areas, equipment and supplies, and medication refrigerator. Serves as a relief charge nurse when needed, delegating tasks to lower level nursing staff. Communicates with Physicians or Advanced Practice Providers as needed, and reports when transferring patients to another unit or hospital. Notifies provider(s) of any significant incidents. Required Qualifications Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX‑RN) on the first attempt. No experience required. Required Attachments Resume / CV Optional Attachments Professional License/Certification Benefits Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members Paid Time Off – including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Hourly Pay Grade Minimum: $35.00 per hour Maximum: $38.00 per hour Shift Day Schedule Details 12hr shifts EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Jeanne Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center