Registered Nurse - Correctional Health JPC/Intake

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHiring Post: Registered Nurse – Correctional Health JPC/Intake – 25K Retention Bonus EligibleCompensation: $48.70 to $63.01/hourCareer Area: Correctional HealthLocation: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002Position Type: Full-TimeJob ID: 178174BenefitsDay 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage$10k student loan repayment$25K Retention Bonus EligibleShift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short- and Long-Term Disability insuranceLife and AD&D insurance401(k) retirement plan with employer contributionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Subsidized parkingAccess to a credit unionEmployee disaster relief supportTuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)About the PositionHarris Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (Nurse Clinician II) to join the Correctional Health JPC/Intake team. In this role, you will provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Correctional Health standards.You will independently manage patients with commonly occurring conditions, perform intake assessments, and apply clinical standards, principles, and evidence-based practices. You will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and recognize when to escalate care to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care within the correctional health environment.About Harris Health SystemHarris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.RequirementsEducation:Graduate of an accredited School of NursingBSN preferredLicensure/Certification:Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) from an AHA-approved programAdditional certifications as required by the unitExperience:Minimum of 1 year full-time RN experienceCommunication Skills:Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)Exceptional verbal communicationStrong written communication (correspondence and reports)Bilingual skills preferredAbility to accurately communicate clinical information in EnglishTechnical Skills:Basic computer proficiencyKnowledge/Skills:Mathematics and medical terminologyWork Schedule:Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-callJoin Harris Health System and make a meaningful impact by delivering quality healthcare to underserved populations in the correctional health setting. Powered by JazzHR8hsOIaQZDI