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.