Job Description

General Summary:

Health & Wellness Clinic (Correctional Medicine) may hire nurses on a PRN (pro re nata or “as-needed”) basis. These individuals are considered temporary, non-benefit-eligible employees and are compensated only for hours worked. PRN employees are not eligible for any benefits typically associated with full-time or part-time employment. The term “nurse” will include the following licensures under the Texas Board of Nursing – Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN).

Essential Duties

Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, and behavioral health needs. Assesses patient’s and families’ learning needs. Provides patients and families with appropriate education. Advocates for the patient. Promotes wellness and health promotion behaviors. Administers prescribed medications and treatments per standing or direct orders. Fulfills medication refills and referrals as ordered by provider(s). Prepares exam room, procedure room, equipment and assists provider(s). Documents in the medical record according to BCHWC policy and procedure. Administers and oversees the daily operations of the Health and Wellness Clinic. Supervises, trains, and oversees clinical and non-clinical staff members. Prepares and monitors budgets and the purchasing of equipment and supplies. Supports the “team” concept of healthcare and act as a liaison between the Health and Wellness Clinic and Brazos County employees. Acts as a patient advocate, coordinator and liaison for BCHWC in dealing with the community. Contribute to the timely flow of the Brazos County Health and Wellness Clinic by examining, evaluating and treating its patient population in an efficient, effective and timely fashion. Assist in the timely ordering of clinic supplies and vaccines. Present educational lectures on medical topics to the staff and patient population. Assist in maintaining a safe, clean clinic and protecting the confidentiality of each patient by maintaining HIPAA Compliance. Maintain professional and technical competence by staying up to date in all the aspects of general/ family practice by regular continuing education. Inform and consult with the supervising physician about any problems or discrepancies that might arise. Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion with the patients. Comply strictly with medical standards of care and safety standards & regulations.

May respond to medical clerk job duties. Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision

Received: Medical: Medical Provider(s) Administrative: Clinic Director

Given: Provides clinical and administrative supervision to Correctional Health Professionals (CHPs), nurses and administrative staff.

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred:

Experience

Required: Licensed Vocational Nursing or RN experience.

Preferred: 3 years of experience in the field of nursing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required: Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Must pass background checks. Current BLS certification required. Vaccines: HepB, TDap, and yearly Influenza. TB screen within 6 months of employment. Drug Screening.

Preferred:

Physical Demands

Typical: Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. It requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. 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. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Typical: Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Ability to assess the specific age-related needs of patients. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly

Work Environment

Typical: • Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

• Correctional Health Setting

Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population as of the 2020 US Census was 233,849. The county seat is Bryan. Along with Brazoria County, the county is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western border.