Direct staff activities within the nursing program
Ensure compliance with Texas Nurse Practice Act and Texas Health Code
Develop and implement evaluation techniques for nursing services
Set and evaluate goals aligned with the agency's strategic plan
Report daily to the Deputy Director for Health Services
Benefits
25% travel requirement with potential for 15 nights away per month
Longevity position
Pre-employment drug testing required
Military preference available for eligible candidates
Full Job Description
Job Description
Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.
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Job Duties:
This position reports to the Deputy Director for Health Services on a daily basis. Job duties include directing the activity of staff within the nursing program area; ensures the agency health care delivery system and Correctional Managed Health Care Program practices, policies, and procedures are in compliance with Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Health Code. Develops and implements techniques for evaluating nursing services activities; develops and evaluates goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Six years full time wage earning experience in clinical nursing to include three years of supervision.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You have above qualifications and have governmental agency experience, are certified as an American Correctional Association's Certified Corrections Nurse/Manager (CCN/M) or Certified Health Services Administrator (CHSA).
For the full Job Description, please click the link below:
Director III Director of Nursing Administration
Additional Information:
Travel
25% Position may spend 15 nights away per month
Work Site Visits
No
Study Material
No
PreService Training Academy Required
No
Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position
Longevity
Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact Information:
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To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Military Occupation Specialty Codes
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide .
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
Eligibility
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
