Job Summary
This role involves delivering direct nursing care to patients in a juvenile detention center, focusing on the assessment, planning, and execution of nursing interventions tailored to the needs of the patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
- Conduct assessments to determine patient needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Carry out diagnostic procedures as required.
- Administer medications accurately and safely.
- Maintain thorough and precise patient documentation.
- Follow established infection control protocols.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
- Current Texas nursing license.
- Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HP).
- Ability to pass security clearance and drug screening.
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
