Travel Nurse (RN)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2024
Travel Nurse (RN) Lubbock 39301BR Position Description Employees in this classification travel as required providing responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or other unit as assigned. Responsible for the care and treatment of patients following accepted nursing and medical standards and administrative nursing personnel. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; the position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel, and outside professionals. Major/Essential Functions Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes. Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures. Administers or assist with the administration and documentation of medications. Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities Assists with or performs focal assessments and procedures documenting the assessments and interventions in the Electronic Medical Record. Maintains working knowledge regarding the storage, usage, safety, and administration of medications via Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) and Pill Window. Triages patient sick call requests. Completes and documents on incoming patients/intakes. Makes daily restrictive housing and medium custody rounds. Represents nursing in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. Monitors patient's medical status and reports changes in status to supervisor or provider. Delegate job duties for other staff members within their scope of practice. Other duties as assigned. 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 Required Qualifications Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer the license to Texas, and 5 years of experience in nursing (LVN/RN), with at least 3 years of those years as an RN. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=878408 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. 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. jeid-1d10c5c0b97e334eba41f3ab1bea93bc