Job Description:

Provides professional nursing services to patients utilizing components of the nursing process, which include: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Utilizes knowledge of professional nursing practice in providing age appropriate patient care based on scientific principles, nursing standards of practice, and standards of care for specific patient populations. Responsible for the direct supervision of the assigned Associates and for clinical support direction of patient care and treatment. This may include and is not limited too, coordination of care and assistance to inmates who become ill or are injured; immunizations/inoculations to prevent spread of communicable diseases; monitoring inmates health to protect patients and employees; provision of nursing care/health service/education and guidance for clinic employees, and coordination of care for assigned correctional clinic facility. Assures compliance with standards, policies and requirements of regulatory agencies and delivery of appropriate clinical services to all patients.

Work is within the confines of a prison jail or detention facility. 

Required Skills:

1. Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills.


2. Effective oral and written, communication skills.


3. Effective supervisory skills.


4. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.


5. Effective assessment, evaluation, and resolution skills.

 

Required Experience:

Work Experience:

 
1. One year of experience in a lead/supervisory capacity required. 

 

 License/Registration/Certification:

 

1. Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Texas.

 

Education and Training:

 
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

 

Other Requirements:

 

Pre-employment drug screen, background check and security clearance required.