Registered Nurse

Job Description

Pay Rate: $41/hour + $2/night shift differential. Bonus: $5,000 bonus for full‑time positions.

Employment Type:

Full time & on‑call positions available.

Schedule:

12‑hour shifts, day 6:00‑18:00 and night 18:00‑6:00.

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• 401(k) retirement plan

• Attend sick call with 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.
• Examine and assess detainees with illnesses or injuries; confer with physician to refer detainees to the emergency room as required and document in medical record.
• Maintain a clean work area; use or direct 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 HIPAA rules.
• Review medical files to ensure all provided services are documented.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Observe and record detainee behavior; assess and triage with appropriate documentation.
• Inspect medical unit for items that could be used as contraband; securely store or dispose of supplies and equipment.
• Control medication, syringes, or other medical supplies.
• Perform work on an on‑call basis, as required.
• Provide health counseling and education on an individual or group basis, as required.
• Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs.
• Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote communication and flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Properly chart medical care.
• Initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy; gather information and evidence, interview, and obtain statements; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including providing basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.

• Degree in nursing, current, valid nursing license for the state of Texas or a compact state.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Must work within Texas state board of nursing scope of practice.
• Valid driver’s license in Texas with an acceptable driving record, 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, disability, 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.