"RN PRN Jail Services"

RN PRN Jail Services

Part-Time/19.50 Hours per Week

Salary
Salary depends on education and relevant experience.

Hiring Department
East Texas Quality Care Network

Location
This position is located at the Smith County Jail.
This position is in a jail/correctional facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, including holidays, may be required.

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.
Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary
Competent Clinician. Experienced, knowledgeable, skilled, and competent clinician. Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, facility staff and other team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
• Document patient's current health status and medical history.
• Complete and/or review Admission Data Record as defined by policy.
• Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and respond appropriately.
• Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Administer medications according to policy and procedure, observe and document patient's response to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation according to form guidelines.
• Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Assist patients with concern and empathy; respect confidentiality and privacy and communicate with patients in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Assist in the orientation/training of new team members.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders according to policy and procedure.
• Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.
• Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.
• Must possess and maintain current BLS certification.
• Must possess and maintain current Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) within thirty days of hire.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Bilingual a plus. EMR experience.
• Advanced, specialized nursing skills as appropriate to the nature of medical activity.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of all protocols and procedures within the corrections environment.

Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University's Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.

EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.