University of Texas Medical Branch

University of Texas Medical Branch.

  • Eastham, MA


  • Long-term.

  • Full-time.

The objective of Correctional Managed Care is to deal with the health care requirements of underserved client populations within the Texas Department of Wrongdoer Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

TASK SUMMARY:

To offer direct nursing care to an assigned group of clients and carries out nursing treatments within the scope of their education and showed capabilities.

NECESSARY TASK FUNCTIONS:

Offers direct nursing care to designated clients. Takes part in examining, preparation, executing and assessing the nursing care provided.

  • Carries out admission, discharge, and transfer treatments.
  • Utilizing the nursing strategy of care in everyday tasks, able to evaluate and, under guidance, customize the strategy of care.
  • Shows capability to observe and tape-record the indications, signs, and habits consisting of the3 physiological status of clients, provides proposed modification of interventions, and wanted results.
  • Provides the designated nursing interventions to appointed clients that follow the state medical strategy of care.
  • Informs proper nursing and medical personnel of modifications in client status; acknowledges patient care concerns, multidisciplinary treatment strategies, and prospective client care crises.
  • Follows doctor’s orders in the provide of nursing care.
  • Preserves client’s personal privacy and privacy of info and records at all times.
  • Securely and correctly administers medications and treatments.
  • Performs composed doctor’s orders for designated clients.
  • Puts together devices and materials for different diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialized service location; carries out or helps others with treatments or treatments.
  • Abides by needed infection control, seclusion treatments, and aseptic methods in the provide of client care.
  • Files nursing care in all appointed client records.
  • Follows internal controls and reporting structures.
  • Carries out associated responsibilities as needed.

DEVICES:

Basic client care materials, devices and mechanical gadgets.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Found within the boundaries of a jail, prison or juvenile detention. Security clearance is needed; pre-employment drug screening is likewise needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school or equivalent. Graduation from a Certified Vocational Nurse Program and present license/permit as a professional nurse in the State of Texas. No experience needed.

Existing BLS-HP needed.

Income is commensurate with years of pertinent work experience.

Equal Job Opportunity

UTMB Health aims to supply level playing field work without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, age, nationwide origin, sex, gender, sexual preference, gender identity/expression, hereditary details, impairment, veteran status, or any other basis safeguarded by institutional policy or by federal, state or regional laws unless such difference is needed by law. As a VEVRRA Federal Professional, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to employ and advance females, minorities, secured veterans and people with impairments.

Payment

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