Nurse Clinician III Outpatient - TJJD Gainesville

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Competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population.

Serves as a resource for other nursing staff.

• Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Competently identifies patient care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plans, and revises plans of care as needed.
• Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area.
• Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre‑employment drug testing is also required.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS‑HP required.

This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II – Outpatient or Nurse Clinician I – Outpatient position. Will also consider recent graduates with temporary permits.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

United States – Texas – Gainesville

Work Location:

TYC Gainesville State School

Job:
Nursing & Care Management

Organization: UTMB Health