Job Description:
CMHCS Resource Nurse RN
Description
CMHCS Resource Nurse RN Lamesa
45023BR
Position Description Are you a compassionate and dedicated
Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, and be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.
We provide
medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our
Values-Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a
Registered Nurse, you will be an essential part of our healthcare team, delivering direct patient care, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring the well-being of those you serve. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, performing health assessments, and contributing to a dynamic and purpose-driven workplace.
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 will maintain 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; inspects and 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, and calls report when transferring patients to another unit or hospital. Notifies provider(s) of any significant incidents.
Required Qualifications License/Certification: * Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing or ability to transfer current R.N. license to Texas.
Education: * Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program.
Experience: * None
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