Nurse Clinician ; RN - Casual Appointment - Pack Unit

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The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

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 that is focused and patient‑centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the 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.
• Identifies patients’ care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plans, and revises plans of care as needed.
• Executes physician’s orders for all assigned patients: administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty‑appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in the assigned specialty area.
• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for the 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 and pre‑employment drug testing are required.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 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. Education and 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 or Nurse Clinician I position.

This is a non‑benefit eligible position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Location:

United States - Texas - Navasota
Work Locations:
Pack I Facility
Job:
Nursing & Care Management
Organization: UTMB Health
Employee Status:
Non‑Manager

Shift: Standard
Job Posting:
Nov 25, 2025, 10:33:55 AM