Licensed Practical Nurse jobs at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS - 277 jobs

**Cotulla, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2506730 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients. + Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given. + Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. + Using the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care. + Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the3 physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes. + Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the state medical plan of care. + Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises. + Follows physician's orders in the deliver of nursing care. + Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. + Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients. + Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. + Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the deliver of patient care. + Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or equivalent. + Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas. + No experience required. + Current BLS-HP required. **Will consider recent graduates with temporary permits.** Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

**Dickinson, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2505261 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients. + Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given. + Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. + Using the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care. + Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the3 physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes. + Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the state medical plan of care. + Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises. + Follows physician's orders in the deliver of nursing care. + Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. + Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients. + Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. + Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the deliver of patient care. + Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or equivalent. + Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas. + No experience required. + Current BLS-HP required. **Will consider recent graduates with temporary permits.** Hourly rate is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **This is a non-benefit eligible position and limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.** **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

**Marlin, Texas, United States** 1 additional location Waco, Texas, United States Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2100812 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). _JOB SUMMARY_ : To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. _ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_ : + Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients. + Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given. + Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. + Using the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care. + Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the3 physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes. + Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the state medical plan of care. + Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises. + Follows physician's orders in the deliver of nursing care. + Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. + Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients. + Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. + Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the deliver of patient care. + Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. + Performs related duties as required. _EQUIPMENT_ : Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. _WORK ENVIRONMENT_ : Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. _REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_ : High school or equivalent. Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas. No experience required. Current BLS-HP required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

**Livingston, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2405514 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients. + Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given. + Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. + Using the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care. + Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the3 physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes. + Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the state medical plan of care. + Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises. + Follows physician's orders in the deliver of nursing care. + Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. + Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients. + Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. + Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the deliver of patient care. + Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or equivalent. + Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas. + No experience required. + Current BLS-HP required. **Will consider recent graduates with temporary permits.** Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Brazoria, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2403932 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients. + Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given. + Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. + Using the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care. + Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the3 physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes. + Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the state medical plan of care. + Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises. + Follows physician's orders in the deliver of nursing care. + Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. + Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients. + Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. + Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the deliver of patient care. + Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or equivalent. + Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas. + No experience required. + Current BLS-HP required. **Will consider recent graduates with temporary permits.** Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Gatesville, Texas, United States** 1 additional location Waco, Texas, United States Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2500220 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. _JOB SUMMARY_ : Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. + Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. + Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". + Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. + Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. + Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or GED equivalent. + Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. **The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.** **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

**Galveston, Texas, United States** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2503786 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. _JOB SUMMARY_ : Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. + Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. + Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". + Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. + Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. + Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or GED equivalent. + Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. **The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.** **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

**Lovelady, Texas, United States** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2404691 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. + On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. + Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. + Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". + Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. + Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. + Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. + Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. + Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. + Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** + Work environment is located in a clean and safe medical facility within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. + Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. + Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. + Lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. + Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. + Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. + Shift work is required. + Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. + May be assigned to more than one facility. + May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. + May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. + Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or GED equivalent. + Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Livingston, Texas, United States** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2500842 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. _JOB SUMMARY_ : Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. + Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. + Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". + Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. + Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. + Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or GED equivalent. + Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. **The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.** **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Burnet, Texas, United States** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2502341 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. + On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. + Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. + Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". + Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. + Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. + Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. + Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. + Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. + Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** + Work environment is located in a clean and safe medical facility within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. + Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. + Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. + Lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. + Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. + Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. + Shift work is required. + Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. + May be assigned to more than one facility. + May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. + May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. + Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or GED equivalent. + Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

**Beaumont, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2506460 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).JOB SUMMARY: **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for other nursing staff. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. + Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed. + Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. + Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area. + Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience. + Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. + Current BLS-HP required. **This is an open-pooled position. Education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I position. Will also consider recent graduates with temporary permits.** Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

**Beaumont, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2505028 **_REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:_** RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required. **_JOB SUMMARY:_** Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Austin, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2503845 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for other nursing staff. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. + Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed. + Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned patients: Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. + Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area. + Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience. + Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. + Current BLS-HP required. This is an open-pooled position. Education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I position. **This is a non-benefit eligible position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.** **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

**Galveston, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2506531 **REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** RN with bachelor's in nursing, four years of clinical RN experience and approved specialty certification. Must possess and maintain a current RN license or valid temporary permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required. **REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:** + RN, BSN + BLS + Approved Specialty Certification **JOB SUMMARY:** Proficient Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Practice is characterized by a balance of interdependent/independent decision-making and a consistent holistic approach to patient care. Proficiently functions with the interdisciplinary team; initiates team action to address patient care problems. Serves as a strong clinical leader on the unit. Directs others in responding to emergent or unusual situations. Takes the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based standards of practice for specialty area. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **Professional Practice:** **Nursing Process** + Using specialized knowledge and skills, proficiently assesses patients and identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses/patient care needs + Proficiently identifies patient care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed + Proficiently plans and prioritizes culturally congruent and specialty appropriate care for identified patient + Proficiently executes healthcare provider orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate proficient nursing care in accordance with UTMB's policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner + Proficiently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area. **Patient/Family Teaching & Health Promotion** + Provides complex patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs (patient values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn) + Identifies potential impact of family dynamics on the teaching plan. + Utilizes evidence-based resources to provide patient/family education, adhering to patient/family education policy 09.03.04. + Proficiently uses Teach-Back or other strategies to determine effectiveness and modifies strategies as needed. + Analyzes, selects, and utilizes individualized educational support material for patients and families (i.e. Elsevier). + Coaches others in strategies for patient/family inclusion and serves as a resource to others for patients/families with complex learning needs **Care Coordination & Delegation** + Proficiently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity + Maintains safety and continuity of care using methods such as bedside shift report, hand-off tools/processes, inter-professional rounding, etc.; Role models and coaches others to utilize these methods + Evaluates processes and outcomes of specialty area practices/methods. + Demonstrates flexibility in time management to manage changing patient priorities; coaches and supports others to plan, coordinate and prioritize care + Proactively initiates local efforts to improve planning, coordination, and prioritization of patient care + Delegates appropriately; may seek guidance or clarification of non-routinely delegated tasks; Coaches others to optimize safe & effective delegation + Demonstrates proficient use of technology in the delivery of patient care and serves as a resource and provides trouble-shooting support to others; Participates in educating others in implementation of new technology/processes. **Professional Performance:** **Ethics (legal/regulatory), Advocacy & Culturally Congruent Cares** + Using specialized knowledge and skills, proficiently assesses patients and identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses/patient care needs + Proficiently identifies patient care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed + Proficiently plans and prioritizes culturally congruent and specialty appropriate care for identified patient + Proficiently executes healthcare provider orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate proficient nursing care in accordance with UTMB's policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner + Proficiently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area + Identifies ethical situations and initiates appropriate communication/consultation to address; recognizes situations in which personal bias may influence actions; facilitates communication with and provides support to team members to address + Delivers culturally sensitive care using available resources to meet the needs of patient/family; recognizes situations in which personal bias may influence; Role models culturally sensitive care to less experienced clinicians + Actively serves as a patient/family advocate, consistently focuses on patient/family rights and meeting their individual needs; serves as a role model/coach to other staff who may need assistance with patient advocacy **Communication & Collaboration** + Supports healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful verbal and non-verbal communication with all members of the healthcare team; may seek support with challenging communication issues; addresses behavior that does not support respectful environment; provides feedback to supervisor/manager related to colleague practice changes, disrespectful behaviors, etc. + Recognizes colleagues when they go above and beyond in demonstrating UTMB's core values + Proficiently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration/communication with inter-professional team, including consult recommendations **Leadership** + Actively facilitates communication with informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues regarding unit/hospital leadership. + Actively leads area professional governance, unit meetings, or a unit initiative. AND + Actively participates in hospital-level professorial governance, groups, or initiatives, and encourages colleague participation. + Completes one Professional Leadership Activity annually. + Monitors unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals + Recognizes the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for the patient, unit and organization + Demonstrates openness to change by actively seeking knowledge and needed information; uses positive role modeling to promote understanding of change to colleagues; actively addresses colleagues demonstrating resistance to change by positive communication, education or other appropriate method + Incorporates methods/strategies to facilitate change behaviors with colleagues. + Exemplifies appropriate level of engagement when advocating and influencing patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team. + Actively supports implementation and dissemination of processes/standards at the unit level. + Functions as a skilled leader, providing direction and assistance to team members + Assumes the charge nurse role, coordinating the daily activities and patient care assignments of the unit as needed + Identifies development needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and assists others with the development of challenging and realistic goals **Education, Evidence-Based Practice & Research** + Actively participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit/department and UTMB. + Actively participates in presentations, professional development activities; encourages attendance/participation of colleagues + Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with colleagues through professional governance meetings, presentations, professional development activities. + Serves as a role model; coaches colleagues to utilize evidence-based resources; identifies needs for additional resources. + Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning, as evidenced by advanced degree, certification in specialty care area, utilization/dissemination of evidence-based resources, etc. + Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of evidence-based resources to guide patient care; serves as a role model and coaches colleagues to utilize evidence-based resources and identifies need for additional resources. + Participates in one journal club annually. + Incorporates evidence-based resources into provision of care; provides feedback to others and uses findings to assess unit/department trends **Quality, Resources & Safety** + Actively participates in unit-based quality improvement activities; encourages colleague participation + Identifies patient safety concerns, and reports appropriately; addresses immediate safety concerns appropriately; serves as a resource to assist colleagues to safely and effectively address patient or unit safety concerns + Coaches others in understanding unit and hospital quality metrics/outcomes data and improvement activities; actively engages in discussion, activities related to unit goals; participates in systematic processes to achieve quality outcomes + Identifies area safety trends and leads problem-solving activities + Actively participates in the development and/or promotion of mechanisms/processes for unit or hospital related improvement initiatives + Partners with unit leaders to implement safety solutions + Demonstrates self-care through practices that support personal well-being, personal safety and injury prevention + Serves as a resource to colleagues regarding the Electronic Health Record; identifies opportunities for system improvements and communicates ideas via appropriate channels; identifies practice gaps at the local level of practice **General Requirements:** + Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date for placement in employee file. + Actively participates in the initial and ongoing evaluation of competency using competency-based orientation (CBO) tools and e-performance nursing evaluation. + Completes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation. + Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT). + Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures + Promotes and demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment for nursing practice and patient care. + Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation on all patient, unit and hospital records (including care delivery and telephone patient related interactions) + Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation. + Participates in the development and implementation of mechanisms/processes that promote optimal use of documentation systems. + Meets periodic UTMB and unit specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety and CPR. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Mart, Texas, United States** 1 additional location Waco, Texas, United States Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2505807 **REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** GN/RN with current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Completion of an accredited basic nursing education program. Current BLS required. **REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:** + RN + BLS **JOB SUMMARY:** Novice Clinician - entry level professional nurse, who is precepted, guided and mentored; possesses a basic general knowledge base and is focused on developing knowledge and skills with guidance and direction; meets standards for professional practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act; requires assistance, direction and/or supervision in the provision of patient care; With supervision of preceptor(s), the clinician provides safe, basic nursing care in routine and predictable situations. Practice may vary widely as the novice clinician transitions from new graduate, who requires assistance and direction to competent, independent clinician; provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **Professional Practice:** **Nursing Process** With guidance and direction - + Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. + Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs. Develops and individualizes care plan and revises plan of care as needed. + Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB's policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. + Performs routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned. **Patient/Family Teaching & Health Promotion** With guidance and direction - + Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching. + Identifies potential impact of family dynamics. + Learns to identify unique learning needs based on values, beliefs, barriers and readiness to learn. + Learns to access evidence-based resources to provide patient/family education. + Learns to utilize evidence-based teaching strategies such as Teach-Back, AskMe3, return demonstration, etc. **Care Coordination & Delegation** With guidance and direction - + Learns to plan, coordinate and prioritize patient care activities, progressing to more complex assignments as competencies increase. + Maintains safety and continuity of care using methods such as bedside shift report, hand-off tools/processes, inter-disciplinary care rounds, etc. + Learns to demonstrate effective time management skills. + Identifies appropriate and approved technology in the delivery of patient care. + Relies on preceptor(s), colleagues, EHR to direct them to evidence-based clinical + resources to guide patient care. + Seeks guidance and appropriate direction when considering decision about delegation; learning to effectively and respectfully communicate and delegate complexity. **Professional Performance:** **Ethics (legal/regulatory), Advocacy & Culturally Congruent Cares** With guidance and direction - + Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance to resolve. + Learns how to access available resources (ethics consultation) when ethical issues arise. + Demonstrates emerging awareness of culturally sensitive care. **Communication & Collaboration** With guidance and direction - + Supports healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful verbal and non-verbal communication with all members of the healthcare team. Seeks assistance for support with challenging communication. + Learns to recognize colleagues when they go above and beyond in demonstrating UTMB's core values. + Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with inter-professional team. + Identifies a potential professional mentor to develop skills and abilities. **Leadership** + Recognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders. + Recognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. + Learns the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for the patient, unit and organization. Education, Evidence-Based Practice & Research + Attends/participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization. + Participates in shared leadership at the unit level. + Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities. + Attends in-service and continuing education activities. + Attends the UTMB Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program and completes an evidence-based practice project in order to successfully complete the program. + Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning (evidence-based practice, specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.). + Appropriately poses questions to understand current processes and is open to change. + Relies on preceptor(s), colleagues, EHR to direct them to evidence-based clinical resources to guide patient care. **Quality, Resources & Safety** + Learns to recognize, assess and report patient safety concerns. + Able to locate unit quality metrics/outcomes data and identify improvement activities. + Learns strategies for self-care to support transition to practice, personal safety and injury prevention. **General Requirements:** + Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date for placement in employee file. + Actively participates in ongoing self-evaluation of competency using Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools and e-performance nursing appraisal. + Completes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation. + Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT). + Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures. + Practices basic cost containment for patients and the unit. + Consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation for all patient, unit and hospital records (including care delivery and telephone patient related interactions). + Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation. + Meets periodic UTMB and unit specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **WORK SCHEDULE:** Night Shift / Day Shift / Casual appointment (Up to 19.99 hours/week). **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Navasota, Texas, United States** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2202573 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. _JOB SUMMARY:_ Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. _ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_ : + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. + Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. + Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". + Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. + Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. + Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. + Performs related duties as required. _EQUIPMENT_ : Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. _WORK ENVIRONMENT_ : Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. _REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_ : High school or GED equivalent. Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. **The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.** **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**San Saba, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2503135 **REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required. **LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:** + RN + BLS **JOB SUMMARY:** Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** **Professional Practice:** **Nursing Process** + Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. + Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs. Develops and individualizes care plan and revises plan of care as needed. + Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB's policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. + Performs routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned. **Patient/Family Teaching & Health Promotion** + Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs (patient values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn). + Identifies potential impact of family dynamics*. + Utilizes evidence-based resources to provide patient/family education. + Uses Teach-Back to determine effectiveness and modifies strategies as needed. **Care Coordination & Delegation** + Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. + Maintains safety and continuity of care using methods such as bedside shift report, hand-off tools/processes, inter-disciplinary rounding, etc. + Demonstrates effective time management skills. + Delegates appropriately, seeking guidance when needed. + Demonstrates competent use of technology in the delivery of patient care. **Professional Performance:** **Ethics (legal/regulatory), Advocacy & Culturally Congruent Cares** + Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance, if necessary, to resolve. + Utilizes available resources when ethical issues arise. + Delivers culturally sensitive care using resources to meet the needs of patient/family. + Serves as a patient advocate, seeking guidance when necessary. **Communication & Collaboration** + Supports healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful verbal and non-verbal communication with all members of the healthcare team. Seeks assistance for support with challenging communication. + Recognizes colleagues when they go above and beyond in demonstrating UTMB's core values. + Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with inter-professional team. **Leadership** + Recognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues regarding unit/hospital leadership. + Recognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. + Recognizes the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for the patient, unit and organization. **Education, Evidence-Based Practice & Research** + Attends/participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization. + Participates in shared leadership at the unit level*. + Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities. + Attends in-services and continuing education activities. + Participates in one journal club annually*. + Completes the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and completes an evidence-based practice project as required*. + Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning (evidence-based practice, specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.). + Demonstrates ability to accept and adopt change by seeking knowledge and needed information. + Demonstrates knowledge of how to access and utilize evidence-based resources to guide patient care. **Quality, Resources & Safety** + Identifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately; addresses immediate safety concerns appropriately. + Identifies unit quality metrics/outcomes data and improvement activities; actively engages in discussion, activities related to unit goals. + Demonstrates self-care through practices that support personal well-being, personal safety and injury prevention. **General Requirements:** + Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date for placement in employee file. + Actively participates in ongoing self-evaluation of competency using Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools and e-performance nursing appraisal. + Completes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation. + Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT). + Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures. + Practices basic cost containment for patients and the unit. + Consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation for all patient, unit and hospital records (including care delivery and telephone patient related interactions). + Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation. + Meets periodic UTMB and unit specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **WORK SCHEDULE:** Night Shift / Day Shift / Casual appointment (Up to 19.99 hours/week). **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

**Dilley, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2501760 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for other nursing staff. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. + Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed. + Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned patients: Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. + Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area. + Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience. + Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. + Current BLS-HP required. This is an open-pooled position. Education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I position. **This is a non-benefit eligible position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.** **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation

Nurse Clinician III - (MHTDP) Connally **Kenedy, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2504250 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).JOB SUMMARY: **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for other nursing staff. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. + Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed. + Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. + Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area. + Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience. + Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. + Current BLS-HP required. **This is an open-pooled position. Education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I position. Will also consider recent graduates with temporary permits.** Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** _UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._ Compensation