Charge Nurse

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health‑related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join our team as a Charge Nurse (RN). At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, be a part of a team committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate health care.

We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our Values‑Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient‑centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Charge Nurse
, you will play a vital role in our health care team by providing high‑quality nursing care and supporting unit objectives and administrative policies. You will work under the supervision of the Unit Director of Nurses, performing both general and specialized nursing duties within your legal scope of practice. In this role, you will assist the Director of Nurses in overseeing clinic personnel and may step in for them when they are absent.

You will also interact regularly with both patients and clinic staff to ensure the delivery of safe and competent care.

• Charge nurse involves overseeing the clinical and administrative operations of the unit, providing guidance to staff members including other Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Correctional Medication Aides (CMA) as well as other similar licensed staff, and ensuring high‑quality patient care is delivered.
• Conduct initial health assessments for newly admitted inmates, including admissions to the Unit infirmary, Crisis Management, and the Program for the Aggressive Mentally Ill Offender (PAMIO).
• Administer medications to inmates, as prescribed by physicians or nurse practitioner, both from pill windows and cell side. Administer Intravenous (IV) push medications as needed.
• Monitor inmates for adverse reactions to medications and intervene as necessary.
• Perform basic medical procedures, such as wound care and dressing changes.
• Collect and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures, such as blood draws and electrocardiograms.
• Provide health education and counseling to inmates on topics such as disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and medication adherence.
• Assist with the maintenance of medical records and charts for all inmates.
• Assist with the management of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
• Assist with the screening of inmates for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and hepatitis.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care for inmates who require specialty services outside the prison setting.
• The function of a behavioral health professional is to conduct assessments, administer medication, respond to crises, provide education and referrals, document patient records, collaborate with other health care professionals, advocate for patients' rights, follow safety protocols, and stay current on research and trends in prison mental health nursing.
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