Travel Nurse (RN) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Travel Nurse (RN)

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

696004 - Office of Strategic Initiatives

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.

Requisition ID

39301BR

Travel Required

Up to 75%

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

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

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Acute care (Med/Surg, ICU, ER) nursing experience; strong physical assessment skills; Ability to communicate effectively with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team; Flexible and dependable, with the ability to adapt to a variety of clinical practice settings. This position will be required to travel to multiple units and work various schedules depending on staffing needs.

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Office of Strategic Initiatives

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

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.

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

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.


 

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.

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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. Apply Now