Charge Nurse

Introduction

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.

This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has been providing clinical and operational support to correctional facilities throughout West Texas and other regional areas. We serve approximately 30,000patients utilizing a broad range of comprehensive medical andhealth services. TTUHSC Managed Care strives to positively impactthe lives of our patients, to include many who had no previous access to quality health care.

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.

On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing careat unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Implementsunit objectives and administrative policies. This position is underclinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses.

• Makes daily assignments as appropriate and ensures all daily assignments are accomplished.
• Communicates patient data using Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documentsintervention in EHR.
• Administer or assist with administration and documentation of medication.
• Supports the goal of the unit by attending meetings and sharing the information with the staff in regular staff meetings.
• Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatmentmodalities.
• Monitor patient Access to Care for housing areas assigned toyour shift.
• Assures that physical counts of sharps, instruments, & keysare correct and documented in appropriate logs.
• Accepts on call rotation.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, directing management functions for the unit.
• Responds to all request in a timely manner as required.
• Other duties as assigned

• Day Shift Employees:
  Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
• Night Shift Employees:
  • Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through
    
    Friday.
  • Earn an extra $8.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as aRegistered Nurse. Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.

• Bachelor of…