"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

• Responsible for providing care to patients at the Fort Stockton-Lynaugh 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.

Why Join Us?

In addition to competitive base salary, we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy full benefits through the State of Texas, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, retirement plans, and more.
• Purpose-Driven Work –Make a direct impact on the health and well-being of a diverse patient population.
• Career Growth – Advance your skills with paid training, continuing education, leadership programs, and opportunities for promotion.
• Loan Forgiveness – Qualify for programs that help ease student debt.
• Supportive Team – Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment alongside dedicated healthcare professionals.
• Shared Campus Utilization - RNs may be assigned to both Fort Stockton and Lynaugh clinics.
• Day Shift Only:
  • Work Hours 5:00AM-5:30PM
  • No Night Shift
• Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:
  • Weekend Differential : +$3/hr on weekends

Join us and build a fulfilling career in a unique healthcare setting!

Required Qualifications

License/Certification: 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.

Experience: No experience required.

Additional Details

Requisition ID: 40837BR

Travel Required: None

Pay Grade: Minimum $38.46 Hourly, Maximum $39.66 Hourly

Pay Basis: Hourly

Work Location: Ft. Stockton

Department: Ft. Stockton Lynaugh Unit

Required Attachments: Resume / CV

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day