Minimum Qualifications:

RN with at least 6 months of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

Job Summary:

Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals

Job Duties: 

Performs related RN duties as required in a correctional hospital setting.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Shifts are 12 hours (days or nights) dependent on unit needs.