"Registered Nurse"

Extended Job Title

Registered Nurse

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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance administration or documentation of medications.
• Performs direct therapeutic interaction/care for the patient in the outpatient setting.
• Complies with Correctional Managed Health Care (CMHC) and Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) policy and security procedures, including all necessary paperwork.
• Participates in the multidisciplinary treatment team process.
• Demonstrates an understanding of mental illness and correctional managed healthcare.

Registered Nurse Shift Differential

• Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
• Night Shift Employees:
  • Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
  • Earn an extra $8.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Required Qualifications

Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt. No experience required.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Amarillo

Department

Amarillo Clements Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Other