Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Amarillo

37566BR

Position Description

Employees in this classification perform responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Responsible for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards administrative nursing personnel.

Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Major / Essential Functions

• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.
• Administer or assist with administration or documentation of medications.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Performs direct therapeutic interaction / care for the patient in the outpatient setting.

About Managed Care :

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system.

We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do.

You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE .

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC :

• ONE TEAM : Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
• KINDHEARTED : Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
• INTEGRITY : Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
• VISIONARY : Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
• BEYOND SERVICE : Create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas :

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Training
• Continuing Education
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retiree Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Leadership Program
• State Pension

Registered Nurse Shift Differential :

• 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.

Required Qualifications

License / Certification : Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.

Experience : No experience required.

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

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.

You can locate this report through our website at : https : / / www.ttuhsc.edu / emergency / clery-report.aspx.

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