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Charge Nurse (RN)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo, TX

Location: Amarillo, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Feb 15, 2025

Job Description:

Charge Nurse (RN)

Description

Charge Nurse (RN)
Amarillo
40175BR

Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for nursing care at unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Implements unit objectives and administrative policies. This position is under clinical supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses.

Major/Essential Functions

Makes daily assignments as appropriate and ensures all daily assignments are accomplished.
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).
Administer or assist with administration and documentation of medication
Supports the goal of the unit by attending meetings and sharing the information with the staff in regular staff meetings.
Complies with Correctional Managed Health Care (CMHC) and Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) policy and security procedures, including all necessary paperwork.
Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities
Demonstrates an understanding of mental illness and correctional managed healthcare.
Performs direct therapeutic interaction/care for the patient in Program for the Aggressively Mentally Ill Offender (PAMIO), Chronically Mentally Ill (CMI) and Crisis Management.

About Managed Care:
Since 1989, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Training
Continuing Education
Loan Forgiveness Program
Retiree Insurance
Paid Leave
Leadership Program
State Pension

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
Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Two years of nursing experience, with at least 6 months of that experience as a Registered Nurse. Possession of a valid, current RN license as approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners.

To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=884791

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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