Charge Nurse

Extended Job Title

Charge Nurse

Position Description

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

Requisition ID

42440BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

$48.09

Major / Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily operations by making and monitoring daily staff assignments to ensure smooth workflow and task completion.
• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document and communicate patient information, supporting informed clinical decision-making.
• Assist with or perform medical exams and procedures, ensuring timely documentation of all clinical interventions in the EHR.
• Administer or assist in administering medications, including accurate documentation of all medication-related activities.
• Actively participate in team communication by attending meetings and relaying key updates and initiatives during regular staff meetings.
• Stay current with best practices and treatment modalities to provide the highest quality of care in a correctional health setting.
• Monitor and ensure timely Access to Care for patients in designated housing units during assigned shifts.
• Maintain safety and accountability by performing and documenting physical counts of sharps, instruments, and facility keys.
• Participate in on-call rotation as part of the clinical support team.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

$43.44

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Post

Department

Post Dalby Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https : / / app4.ttuhsc.edu / payplan .

Occasional Duties

Contribute flexibly by performing other duties as assigned to support patient care and unit operations.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

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

Required Qualifications

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

Jeanne Clery Act

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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https : / / www.ttuhsc.edu / compliance / clery-report.aspx .

Introduction

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