Do you have a passion for working with under served population? Do you thrive working in high stress situations? Are you ready to focus on patient care and not JCAHO scores? The Travis County Sheriff's Office offers an opportunity for you to work in an environment that offers safety and exposure to a wide range of patient problems, diagnoses, and treatment management. We offer a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Personal Holidays, Sick Time, free Employee Health Clinic, Tuition Reimbursement and much more. This position is located at the Travis County Sheriff's Correctional Complex in Del Valle, Texas. Under clinical and administrative supervision, evaluates total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet those needs. Provides or arranges for medical treatment for patients. May provide clinical supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the second in a series of five nursing-related job classifications within the Medical job family. This classification practices under the supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or other similarly licensed supervisory health care practitioner and performs direct patient care functions within the scope of the vocational nurse licensure. Incumbents perform nursing duties of moderate complexity that require a moderate degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification is distinguished from the Registered Nurse I and Registered Nurse II in that incumbents have not graduated from an accredited Registered Nursing program or do not coordinate the medical treatment of patients. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to patients' medical needs. Provides and/or arranges for treatment according to protocol and/or direction from authorized medical staff.
• Consults with clinical and administrative staff about patient health care issues.
• Responds to and assesses certain categories of emergent patient illnesses and injuries.
• Provides direct health care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, monitoring of vital signs, and laboratory procedures.
• Assists other medical staff, as required.
• Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.
• Documents patient's condition and maintains patient medical files and records in computer. Performs other administrative duties.
• Inventories medications on a daily basis.
• Assists in dental, STD and other clinic settings.
• May answer medical questions from staff, patient's relatives and others as appropriate.
• May process patients into the facility by screening and evaluating their medical and mental histories.
• May assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and feeding.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program AND one (1) year of Licensed Vocational Nursing experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

**Please attach your resume to the on-line application**

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Standard nursing and other healthcare practices.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology related to nursing and healthcare.
• Federal, State, Local and County nursing and other healthcare laws and requirements.
• Treatment of a variety of diseases and injuries.
• Proper dosages and expected results of medication.
• Proper infection control techniques, mental health procedures and protocols.
• Principles and procedures of medical documentation and record keeping.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and a variety of software packages.
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and other federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

Skill in:

• Administering daily patient care, including use of stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer and other medical instruments.
• Administering Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Performing medical tests and recording results accurately.
• Assisting mental health patients.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a medical team.
• Recognize and identify health symptoms.
• Exercise sound judgment and react quickly in emergency situations.
• Manage time well and perform multiple tasks.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Work in a secure environment.
• Track use of medications and inventory procedures.
• Chronicle medical histories and enter data into computer.
• Work effectively and courteously under high pressure circumstances.
• Deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile and aggressive individuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical and other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 35-100 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours: Works various shifts
***$3.00/HR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR B&C SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS. SHIFT ASSIGNMENT WILL DEPEND ON AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF HIRE.***
Works some holidays, nights and weekends
Shift assignment will depend on availability at time of hire.

Department: Sheriff

Locations: 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle

Drug and Alcohol Test Required
Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education and Employment Background Check Required.

Job Description

• Current status as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, or a graduate of an accredited university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Three to five years of staff management experience in a psychiatric setting.

• Speaking: Able to articulate goals and objectives of the Center and to effectively present information to management, committees, staff, patients, families, and licensing and regulating agencies.
• Hearing: Hearing acuity sufficient to perform job functions.
• Vision: Normal visual acuity.
• Writing: Excellent written communication skills needed to prepare reports, write policies and procedures, document in patient records, prepare agenda and minutes for department meetings and carry out Performance Improvement planning and monitoring.
• Other: Problem solving, organizational, leadership, writing, crisis resolution, patient education, and basic computer skills.

• Physical:                 Lifting 40 lbs.                                       
• Pushing up to :        150 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity:    Average
• Average % of time during regular shift devoted to:

• Adult Population:     Age 18 and up
• Sufficient knowledge of Growth and Development in order to facilitate patients through the Development Tasks of Young Adulthood (i.e. Intimacy vs. Isolation), Middle Adulthood (i.e. Generativity vs. Stagnation) and Late Adulthood (i.e. Integrity vs. Despair).

• Assumes responsibility in cooperation with the DON for the administration of the nursing services.
• Serves as a role model for quality clinical care.
• Participates in the development, interpretation and implementation of the Center’s philosophy, objectives, standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in the budgeting process, maintaining a cost effective, quality clinical program within the Center.
• Maintains clinical staffing patterns for the Center that address continuity of care and acuity.
• Responsible for reviewing monthly nursing staff schedule and signing off on it.
• Coordinates the Performance Improvement Program for clinical services within the Center.

• Strives to strengthen the role of the nurse in the Center milieu.
• Supports an environment conducive to professional growth.
• Investigates unusual incidents and complaints from patients, personnel and other departments and reports to the CNO/irector of Nursing.
• Makes rounds at the Center daily as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining a therapeutic milieu and assuring that unit staff maintain patient rights, the nursing process, safety, and patient participation in their own care.
• Possesses current BLS/CPR certification; proficient in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

• Participates in staff development programs and orientation of new employees and communicates staff education needs to CNO/Director of Nursing; insures nursing staff maintain staff development program expectation.
• Participates in intra-departmental activities directed at improving communication, coordination and quality of patient care.
• Takes call after hours for unit issues on a rotating schedule according to the monthly calendar.
• Manages the clinical orientation of new staff nurses as follows:
  • Appoints the Charge Nurse or a specific designee to act as primary clinical preceptor.
  • Responsible for preparing all pertinent staff on the unit for new staff nurse training expectations and support required to assist and incorporate new staff nurses.
  • Assures completion of department orientation and competency assessments for new orientees.  Evaluates orientee at completion of department orientation and sends documentation to Human Resources for inclusion in employee file.

• Assumes responsibility for the successful integration of professional staff.
• Plans and provides for department in-service presentations on a regular basis.
•           Assures completion of Performance Evaluations for staff in writing on a yearly basis.
• Coaching and teaching staff on an ongoing basis, for nursing skills development, providing feedback and disciplinary action when needed.
• Delegates duties as necessary to nursing management.
• Conducts regular nursing and other milieu meetings.
• Performs other duties in a willing manner or as requested by the CNO/DON, including assisting the Charge Nurse, Staff Nurses, LPNs, MHTs and other non-professional staff, as required.

Core Staffing LLC, a 100% Nurse Owned and Operated Medical Staffing Firm, is looking for a PCU- RN for a 13-Week contract in Louisville, Kentucky.

For the best success, Progressive Care Nurses should possess demonstrable experience in caring for acutely ill patients in step-down departments and the ability to work in a stressful environment. Accomplished candidates expertly monitor and interpret vital signs and proactively facilitate interventions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Updating and maintaining ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Overseeing Progressive Care Unit nursing assistants and support staff.
• Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
• Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
• Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
• Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.
• Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.

Requirements:

• Tele Experience
• BLS/ACLS​

Shift:

• 1900-0700/36 Hours Per Week

Compensation:

• $1,722.00 Weekly Pay Package
• Full Health Benefits
• One-Time Travel Allowance

If interested, please apply today at  Core Staffing LLC - Progressive Care Unit RN in Louisville (zohorecruit.com) and a recruiter will get back to you to discuss further details.

 For more of our job openings, please go to our career site Here

Thank you for checking us out, good luck on your job search and we look forward to reviewing your application.

 Core Staffing LLC Recruit Team

Core Staffing LLC, a 100% Nurse Owned and Operated Medical Staffing Firm, is looking for a Operating Room- RN for a 13-Week contract in Geneva, New York
 

We are seeking a highly capable Operating Room Nurse to prepare instruments and equipment for surgical procedures, as well as providing patients with perioperative care. In this role, your duties will include preparing operating rooms, liaising with healthcare professionals on patient care, and providing patients with post-surgery instructions.

To ensure success, Operating Room Nurses should possess extensive experience in providing patients with post-operative care and exhibit specialized knowledge of sterilization techniques. First-class candidates demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to provide a high level of care under pressure.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Applying sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
• Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
• Updating patient files and medical records.
• Assisting with the ordering, maintenance, and safe storage of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
• Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
• Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Preparing patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on.
• Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.

• 0700-1500

Compensation:

• $3,040.00 Weekly Pay Package
• One-Time Travel Allowance
• Full Health Benefits

We are currently offering a Sign-on Bonus and Referral Bonus of $500.00; please reach out to us for more details on payouts.

If interested, please apply today at Core Staffing LLC - Operating Room RN in Geneva (zohorecruit.com) and a recruiter will get back to you to discuss further details.

For more of our job openings, please go to our career site Here

Thank you for checking us out, good luck on your job search and we look forward to reviewing your application.

Core Staffing LLC Recruit Team

Core Staffing LLC, a 100% Nurse Owned and Operated Medical Staffing Firm, is looking for a Telemetry- RN for a 13-Week contract in Saint Louis, Missouri.

We are looking for a highly capable Telemetry Nurse to analyze medical equipment measurements. In this role, your duties will include studying patient history, administering specialized treatment to critically ill patients, and keeping medical records Telemetry Nurses should demonstrate extensive experience in caring for critically ill patients and the ability to work in a highly demanding environment. Accomplished candidates expertly interpret medical technology data and provide their patients with dedicated care.

RN Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and updating ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Instructing Telemetry Unit staff on patient care and treatment plans.
• Collaborating with healthcare specialists and reporting changes and deteriorating conditions.
• Explaining tests results and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
• Advising patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, home care protocols, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.
• Studying patients' medical history, test results, and treatment plans.
• Tracking routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
• Monitoring, interpreting, and recording data from specialized medical technologies and equipment.
• Administering medication and performing treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialists.

• 2 Years of Current Telemetry Experience

• 1900-0730/36 Hours Per Week

Compensation:

• $2,406.00 Weekly Pay Package
• One-Time Travel Allowance
• Full Health Benefits

We are currently offering a Sign-on Bonus and Referral Bonus of $500.00; please reach out to us for more details on payouts.

If interested, please apply today Core Staffing LLC - Medical Surgical RN in Saint Louis (zohorecruit.com) and a recruiter will get back to you to discuss further details.

For more of our job openings, please go to our career site Here

 Thank you for checking us out, good luck on your job search and we look forward to reviewing your application.

Core Staffing LLC, a 100% Nurse Owned and Operated Medical Staffing Firm, is looking for a Telemetry- RN for a 13-Week contract in Belleville, Illinois.

We are looking for a highly capable Telemetry Nurse to analyze medical equipment measurements. In this role, your duties will include studying patient history, administering specialized treatment to critically ill patients, and keeping medical records Telemetry Nurses should demonstrate extensive experience in caring for critically ill patients and the ability to work in a highly demanding environment. Accomplished candidates expertly interpret medical technology data and provide their patients with dedicated care.

RN Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and updating ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Instructing Telemetry Unit staff on patient care and treatment plans.
• Collaborating with healthcare specialists and reporting changes and deteriorating conditions.
• Explaining tests results and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
• Advising patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, home care protocols, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.
• Studying patients' medical history, test results, and treatment plans.
• Tracking routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
• Monitoring, interpreting, and recording data from specialized medical technologies and equipment.
• Administering medication and performing treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialists.

Requirements:

• 1-2 Years of Telemetry Experience
• Must be willing to float departments

Shift:

• 0700-1930/36 Hours Per Week

Compensation:

• $2,290.00 Weekly Pay Package
• One-Time Travel Allowance
• Full Health Benefits

If interested, please apply today at Core Staffing LLC - Telemetry RN in Belleville (zohorecruit.com) and a recruiter will get back to you to discuss further details.

For more of our job openings, please go to our career site Here

Thank you for checking us out, good luck on your job search and we look forward to reviewing your application.

Core Staffing LLC, a 100% Nurse Owned and Operated Medical Staffing Firm, is looking for a Emergency Department- RN for a 13-Week contract in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse holds shift accountability for providing care to Emergency Room patients by utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and Hospital policy and procedures. The registered nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgement and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care of the patient in the Emergency Department; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the staff available; provides direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care

RN Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner ƒ Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
• Provides IV therapy ƒ Cleans and bandages wounds

• ACLS
• TNCC
• BLS

Compensation:

• $2,190.00 Weekly Pay Package
• Full Health Benefits
• One-Time Travel Allowance

Shift:

• 0600-1830/36 hours per week

We are currently offering a Sign-on Bonus and Referral Bonus of $500.00; please reach out to us for more details on payouts.

If interested, please apply today at Core Staffing LLC - Emergency Department RN in Saint Louis (zohorecruit.com) and a recruiter will get back to you to discuss further details.

 Thank you for checking us out, good luck on your job search and we look forward to reviewing your application.

Core Staffing LLC Recruit Team