Correctional Nurse

Extended Job Title

Correctional Nurse

Employees in this classification perform responsible professionalnursing care at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX .Responsible for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards; administrative nursingpersonnel. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; position requires ahigh degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel, and outside professionals.

45825

None

$45.00

• Clinical Operations:
  Provides direct and indirect nursing careto patients. Performs comprehensive assessments, develops and implements care plans, and evaluates patient outcomes.
• Care Coordination and Clinical Decision-making:
  Coordinatespatient care across disciplines, including providers, custody, and external partners. Initiates referrals, follow-ups, and continuity of care activities.
• Medication Administration and Management:
  Administers medications and monitors patient response in accordance with clinical policies.
• Patient Assessment and Triage:
  Receives, assesses, and prioritizes patient care requests using clinical judgment.
• Clinical Oversight and Team Support:
  Provides guidance and oversight to LVNs and other clinical staff.
• Other duties as assigned:
  Completes additional responsibilitiesreasonably within the scope of the RN role as assigned.

No

$35.00

Hourly

Belton

• Acute care (Med/Surg, ICU, ER) nursing experience
• Experience in a correctional setting

OSI Jail Operations

Resume / CV

Full Time

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Other

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

• Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program ofnursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Graduated froman approved accredited nursing program.
• New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.
  
  No experience required.
• Working knowledge of Centers for Disease Control and Preventionguidelines. Familiarity with National Commission on Correctional Health Care standards. Knowledge of the appropriate use of health information technology and systems. Ability to track, trend, and analyze infection data. Experience with infection control reporting systems and logs.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and transmission-based precautions. Experience with communicable diseases (e.g., TB, HIV, Syphilis). Understanding of surveillance,outbreak identification, and containment. Familiarity withimmunization protocols and exposure management.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent
benefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive?
Join us as…