Registered Nurse III

Job Description

Pay: $38.88 per hour; $1/hour night shift differential pay

Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift (12-hours)

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, dental and prescription drug insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• PTO & Paid holidays
• A chance to make a difference every day

The El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, TX is seeking a dedicated RN to provide compassionate care and support to individuals in our detention center. This role offers the opportunity to serve a diverse population, work alongside a committed team, and contribute to the health and well-being of those in our care. If you're looking for a rewarding nursing position where your skills can truly make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties:

• Attend sick call with the physicians to see detainees; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
• Operate pill call, administer medication and accurately and completely document treatment as required by applicable policies and procedures.
• Examine and assess detainees with illnesses or injuries or detainees who become ill or injured; confer with physician to refer detainees to the emergency room as required by their condition and document in medical record or other forms as appropriate.
• Maintain clean work area; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for detainee care and facility operations.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Inspect medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by detainees; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment. Control medication, syringes, or other medical supplies.
• Perform work on an on-call basis, as required.
• 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.
• Properly chart medical care.
• 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.
• Requires long periods of waking and standing.

Education and Experience Requirements: Degree in nursing, current, valid nursing RN license in the state of Texas or a compact state. Must possess current CPR certification. Must work within Texas state board of nursing scope of practice. Must successfully complete required preservice training. Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

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.

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