Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Harris County
Houston, TX

Registered Nurse

Position Description About Health Services: The Health Services division of the HCJPD is responsible for the medical, psychological, and treatment programs within the agency. The services operated within this division include the medical staff that assess and treat youth in the detention center and post-adjudicated facilities. In addition, the division has mental health therapists who provide crisis counseling, and individual, group and family therapy to youth both in the detention center and under community supervision. Lastly, the Health Services division oversees the four specialty courts that operate within the agency to help address some of the underlying factors that may be impacting a youth's functioning. About the Position: The Registered Nurse position provides safe and effective medical care for all youth in custody. This position will practice under the direction/supervision of a Lead RN/Director of Clinical Operations/Physician, providing guidance to medical personnel and support to the overall functioning of the medical department. This position will assist in the determination of health care needs of youth in custody. Duties and Responsibilities: * Provides training, educational opportunities, coaching, supervision, disciplinary action and follow up with clinic staff, as required under the guidance of medical administration. * Completes statistical collection, quality assurance reports and supply ordering, as needed for specific facility to ensure continuous operation. * Performs related work as assigned. * Adaptable to changing work requirements. * Demonstrates effective communication skills both verbal and written. * Works closely and efficiently with facility administration and acts as a liaison between the clinic staff, medical administration, and family members. * Assigns/delegate specific tasks, activities and functions and maintains appropriate supervision of LVN's and unlicensed personnel, in structured health care settings for resident's health care needs in accordance with program design and structure. * Documents relevant information regarding nursing care in consumer records, charts, and reports. * Documents observations of youth signs, symptoms, test results, behaviors, and response to medications and treatments. * Informs, explains, and educates residents and family members/guardians regarding medications, relevant treatment information, and disease process. * Provides pertinent health information, at an appropriate level, and includes meaningful literature to support understanding. * Utilizes a five-step systemic process (Nursing Process) to deliver patient care. This includes assessment, analysis/diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. * Demonstrate decision making that is clinically sound, systemic, timely, well researched and reflects awareness of impact including reporting to the appropriate members of the health care team and working independently with minimal supervision. * Utilizes a problem-solving approach as the basis for decision making in practice, including reporting relevant information to supervising Registered Nurse and/or Physician. * Provides ethical nursing care in a confidential, caring, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner. * Provides nursing care with a focus on youth needs, environmental and technical safety. * Performs technical nursing skills within the scope of practice for a RN and in accordance with agency policies and procedures for individual and/or multiple resident assignments. * Performs diagnostic tests, administers medications, sets up equipment and applies therapeutic treatments. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected] Requirements Education and Experience: * Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. * Minimum of one (1) year Charge nurse or Supervisory experience in a hospital, clinic or correctional setting. * Minimum of three (3) years of licensed registered nurse experience (not including clinical hours required of education) in a hospital, clinic or correctional setting. Licensure/Certification: * Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing Examiners as a Registered Nurse. * Current CPR certification. Additional Requirements: * Upon receiving a conditional job offer, every applicant undergoes a criminal background check and drug screening. * Employees who hold this position are required to possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license. Employee must maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law. * Certified copies of transcripts of educational credentials and/or college credits will be required during hiring process. * All applicants are required to present evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. In the event of a positive test, the applicant will be required to provide additional documentation. * Every employee is subject to random testing for drug and alcohol or if there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of a substance prohibited by this policy while in the course and scope of employment. * If public emergency is declared by county, staff could be assigned to other duties and/or facilities and/or under the supervision of another county department. * This position involves working with challenging youth where use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff. * Must be at least 21 years old. Certified copies of transcripts of educational credentials and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process. NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences * One (1) year of mental health experience. General Information About Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD) The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is committed to the protection of the public utilizing intervention strategies that are community-based, family-oriented, and least restrictive while emphasizing responsibility and accountability of both parent and child. HCJPD provides supervision and services to youth between the ages of 10 and 17, who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. HCJPD is the largest juvenile probation department in Texas with approximately 1,100 employees and over 3,500 youth referred to the department annually. Make an impact: Working for HCJPD provides the opportunity to serve your community and be a positive role model for young people. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can make a positive impact. Professional Growth: We are committed to growing the capabilities of our staff by building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your skills. Our employees are Juvenile Justice Practitioners who share their knowledge to enhance each other's growth. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department - Be an Agent of Change: Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: * Regular Full-time | This is considered an essential staff position * Typical Workday (Shifts - Day, Evening, Nights, and Weekends) Open Position Location: * Health Services -JDC (1200 Congress, Houston, TX 77002) Salary: * $105, 414.40 - $113,464.00 Annually * Depends on Qualifications * Based on 26 Pay Periods Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions: * Medical Coverage * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage * Wellness Plan * Life Insurance * Long-term disability * Employee Assistance Program * Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service * Accrual rates increase based on years of service * Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday * Professional development opportunities * Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan * Healthcare Reimbursement Account * 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees: * Retirement Pension (TCDRS) * Flexible schedule (varies by department) * Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program) In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: https://benefitsathctx.com/ 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? * High School or GED diploma * Associate Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree or higher * None of the above 02 If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major? * Nursing * Other Related Field * Unrelated Field * N/A; No Degree 03 Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs. 04 Are you a licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing Examiners as a Registered Nurse? * Yes * No 05 Do you have a current CPR certification? * Yes * No 06 Which of the following best describes your verifiable Charge nurse or Supervisory experience in a hospital, clinic or correctional setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than one (1) year * One (1) year but less than two (2) years * Two (2) years but less than three (3) years * Three (3) years or more * I do not have this experience 07 Please provide details about your verifiable Charge nurse or Supervisory experience in a hospital, clinic or correctional setting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. 08 Which of the following best describes your verifiable licensed registered nurse experience (not including clinical hours required of education) in a hospital, clinic or correctional setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than three (3) years * Three (3) years but less than four (4) years * Four (4) years but less than five (5) years * Five (5) years or more * I do not have this experience 09 Please provide details about your verifiable licensed registered nurse experience (not including clinical hours required of education) in a hospital, clinic or correctional setting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. 10 Which of the following best describes your verifiable mental health experience? * Less than one (1) year * One (1) year but less than two (2) years * Two (2) years but less than three (3) years * Three (3) years or more * I do not have this experience 11 This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License? * Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License * Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date * No, unable to obtain licensure 12 Are you at least 21 years of age? * Yes * No Required Question Agency Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone 713-274-5445 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx