Ability to work within Texas nursing scope of practice
Completion of required pre-service training
Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable record
Responsibilities
Attend sick call with physicians to assess detainees
Call physicians for medication and treatment orders
Administer medication and document treatment accurately
Examine detainees and refer to emergency care as needed
Review medical files for documentation compliance
Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses closely
Provide health counseling and education as required
Prepare safety and accident reports
Respond to emergencies with basic medical aid and evacuation procedures
Benefits
Medical, vision & dental insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Sick and vacation time
Optional long- and short-term disability
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Civic duty and military leave
Education assistance
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.
