Job Details
Extended Job Title: CMHCS Resource Nurse RN
Position Description:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, and be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.
We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our Values-Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a Registered Nurse, you will be an essential part of our healthcare team, delivering direct patient care, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring the well-being of those you serve. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, performing health assessments, and contributing to a dynamic and purpose-driven workplace.
Requisition ID: 45023BR
Optional Attachments: Professional License/Certification
Travel Required: None
Pay Grade Maximum: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
Major/Essential Functions:
- Responsible for providing care to patients at the Lamesa Smith Unit.
- Administers medications as ordered, adheres to facility policy and procedure of medication administration and will maintain knowledge of appropriate dosages, reactions and contraindications of medications.
- Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
- Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Assists in completing required documentation for incoming/outgoing patients including obtaining accurate patient histories.
- Inspects and monitors equipment; inspects and ensures maintenance of patient care areas, equipment and supplies, and medication refrigerator.
- Serves as a relief charge nurse when needed, delegating tasks to lower level nursing staff.
- Communicates with Physicians or Advanced Practice Providers as needed, and calls report when transferring patients to another unit or hospital. Notifies provider(s) of any significant incidents.
About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.
Grant Funded? No
Pay Grade Minimum: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
Pay Basis: Hourly
Work Location: Lamesa
Department: Lamesa Smith Unit
Required Attachments: Resume / CV
Job Type: Part Time
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Shift: Day
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
- License/Certification: Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing or ability to transfer current R.N. license to Texas.
- Education: Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program.
- Experience: None
Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction: Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits: TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options: Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off: Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Visa Information: TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.
Organization
TTUHSC operates five schools, multiple online programs and numerous facilities across the state of Texas, with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa), in addition to our flagship campus in Lubbock, Texas.
As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing world-class patient care to the surrounding communities. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
What We Stand For: Inclusion, Vision & Values
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of a supportive community that empowers each individual and embraces all cultures, races, backgrounds, abilities and identities. Diversity and Inclusion are not just important—they are essential to our mission and integral to our purpose.
Five core values—One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, Beyond Service—drive everything we do. Through our Values-Based Culture, we are committed to promoting an exceptional, inclusive & equitable workplace.
Our Vision: “Transform health care through innovation and collaboration.” Here, everyone plays a vital role.
Compensation & Benefits
TTUHSC proudly provides many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance at no charge to the employee, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and state holidays) and substantial automatic retirement contributions.
Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal wellness and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Nationally-recognized as a "Great College to Work For," TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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