Job Description
Travel Nurse (RN)
Lubbock
39301BR
Position Description
Employees in this classification travel as required providing responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or other unit as assigned. Responsible for the care and treatment of patients following accepted nursing and medical standards and administrative nursing personnel. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; the position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel, and outside professionals.
Major/Essential Functions
Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes.
Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
Administers or assist with the administration and documentation of medications.
Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities
Assists with or performs focal assessments and procedures documenting the assessments and interventions in the Electronic Medical Record.
Maintains working knowledge regarding the storage, usage, safety, and administration of medications via Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) and Pill Window.
Triages patient sick call requests.
Completes and documents on incoming patients/intakes.
Makes daily restrictive housing and medium custody rounds.
Represents nursing in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Monitors patient's medical status and reports changes in status to supervisor or provider.
Delegate job duties for other staff members within their scope of practice.
Other duties as assigned.
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
Required Qualifications
Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer the license to Texas, and 5 years of experience in nursing (LVN/RN), with at least 3 years of those years as an RN.
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