Current, valid RN nursing license in Texas or compact state.
Must possess a current CPR certification.
Work within Texas state board of nursing scope of practice.
Successful completion of required pre-service training.
Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
Responsibilities
Attend sick call with physicians and prepare examining room/equipment.
Call physician for medication and treatment orders during emergencies.
Administer medication and accurately document treatment as required.
Examine and assess detainees, referring them to emergency care if necessary.
Review medical files to ensure all services are documented.
Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses closely.
Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups.
Prepare and disseminate safety reports as required.
Act in emergencies, providing basic aid and securing evacuations.
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance including prescription drug benefits.
Life and AD&D insurance coverage.
Sick and vacation time offered.
Optional long- and short-term disability insurance.
Paid holidays included in benefits package.
401(k) retirement plan available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support services.
Civic duty and military leave provisions.
Education assistance offered for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Pay Rate: $42/hour full-time; $39/hour PRN
Bonus: $5,000 bonus for Full-Time positions
Shift Differential: $4/hour 2pm-6am Mon-Sun
Employment Type: Full Time and PRN positions available
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, day and night
We offer a variety of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on the number of hours worked per week and other factors. Some of our offerings include:
Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Sick and vacation time
Long- and short-term disability (optional)
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Civic duty and military leave
Education assistance
Essential Responsibilities:
Attend sick call with physicians to see detainees and prepare examining room/equipment.
Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
Operate pill call, administer medication, and accurately/completely document treatment as required by applicable policies and procedures.
Examine/assess detainees with illnesses/injuries and confer with physician to refer detainees to the emergency room as required by their condition.
Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required.
Prepare/disseminate safety and accident report as required by policies/procedures.
Take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters by administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing/evacuating people from confined areas.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Degree in Nursing required.
Current, valid nursing RN license in the state of Texas or compact state.
Must possess a current CPR certification.
Must work within Texas state board of nursing scope of practice.
Must successfully complete required pre-service training.
Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
