Registered Nurse Job at The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc., La Mesa, CA

  • The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
  • La Mesa, CA

Job Description

Position Description Employees in this classification perform responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Responsible for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Major Essential Functions Responsible for providing care to patients at the Lamesa Smith Unit. Administers medications as ordered, adheres to facility policy and procedure of medication administration, and maintains knowledge of appropriate dosages, reactions and contraindications of medications. Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support decision‑making to improve patient care. Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures. Assists in completing required documentation for incoming/outgoing patients including obtaining accurate patient histories. Inspects and monitors equipment; ensures maintenance of patient care areas, equipment and supplies, and medication refrigerator. Serves as a relief charge nurse when needed, delegating tasks to lower level nursing staff. Communicates with Physicians or Advanced Practice Providers as needed, calls report when transferring patients to another unit or hospital, and notifies provider(s) of any significant incidents. Schedule Details 12 hour shift; Day class. Pay Maximum: $38.00 hourly; Minimum: $35.00 hourly. Work Location Lamesa, Lamesa Smith Unit. Required Qualifications License/Certification: Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX‑RN) on the first attempt. Experience: No experience required. Required Attachments Resume / CV EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Benefits Health Plans – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members. Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more. Retirement Plans. Wellness Programs. Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace. Additional Information Shift differential pay is available for night and weekend shifts. Paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance, and other benefits are part of the compensation package. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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