Registered Nurse - Correctional Health - JPC/Intake - 25K Retention Bonus EligibleLocation: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Job ID: 178609
Pay: $41.82 - $52.55 / hour
Position Type: Full Time
Career Area: Correctional Health
BenefitsHarris Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education support
- Wellness programs and employee assistance services
- Career advancement opportunities within a Magnet®-designated system
Job SummaryThe Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has the knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice as specified in the Texas Nursing Practice Act and by Correctional Health Nursing Service. Practice patterns of competent generalists are characterized by the application of standards, principles, and clinical algorithms to patient care situations.
The NCII independently and safely manages patients with conditions common to the assigned clinical area, recognizes when assistance is needed, and seeks appropriate resources to ensure high-quality patient care.
Minimum QualificationsEducation/Licensure & Certification:- Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred
- Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program
- Additional certifications as required by unit/service
Work Experience:- Minimum one (1) year full-time RN experience
Communication Skills:- Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact)
- Exceptional verbal communication (e.g., public speaking)
- Writing/composing correspondence and reports
- Bilingual skills preferred (any language)
- Must accurately interpret and communicate clinical information in English, both verbally and in writing, and effectively communicate with patients, families, and significant others
Proficiencies:Job Attributes:- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics, Medical Terminology
- Work Schedule: Weekends, holidays, flexible, on call
