RN 1

Why Travis County

Mission:

Building a Travis County where ALL people can thrive with dignity and respect.

Vision:

Travis County will be recognized as the best county in the US for all racial ethnic and economic groups.

Why Travis County Human Resources Management Department

Mission:

To support the Countys mission of providing services effectively and equitably to improve the quality of life for the people of Travis County. Through provision of quality wellness programming and routine medical care the Travis County Employee Clinics promote a healthy workforce that allows each employee perform to their greatest potential and maximize the organizational potential to position Travis County as an employer of choice.

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid leave outstanding health vision and dental insurance on-site health clinic for you and your dependents a generous retirement plan educational opportunities and much more Then bring your talents to Travis County!

Travis Countys Human Resources Management Department is seeking an RN 1 to join their dynamic team.

This is the third in a series of five nursing-related job classifications within the Medical job family. This classification practices under the guidelines of the Texas Nurse Practice Act in collaboration with physicians and other staff. Incumbents perform nursing duties of moderate complexity that require an average degree of initiative and independent judgment. 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.

• Conducts intake and physical assessments of patients including immediate medical attention and/or psychological needs. Assesses patients to determine if they need to be referred to outside resources for more extensive medical assessment and treatment.
• Performs drug screens.
• Orders and inventories medications daily. Dispenses medications as prescribed on a daily basis.
• Responds to and assesses all categories of patient emergent medical needs. Provides and/or arranges for treatment according to protocol and/or direction from authorized medical staff.
• Works in Dental and STD clinics.
• Consults with clinical and administrative staff about patient health care issues.
• Provides direct health care to patients including wound care medication administration monitoring of vital signs and laboratory procedures.
• Coordinates with and assists other medical staff about all aspects of patient health care.
• Practices and trains healthcare staff in safety environmental and/or infection control methods.
• Provides health care instruction and counseling to residents.
• Documents patients condition and maintains patient medical files and records and enters into computer. Performs other administrative duties.
• Answers medical questions from staff patients relatives and others as appropriate.
• Assists in prioritizing patient needs based on urgency and severity of medical condition.
• May assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing and feeding.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program AND one (1) year of Registered Nursing experience.

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

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.
• Mental health treatment and practices.
• Proper dosages and expected results of medication.
• Diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases and injuries.
• Proper infection control techniques.
• 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.

• 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.
• Prioritizing patient needs.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a medical team.
• Recognize and identify health symptoms.
• Chronicle patient histories and enter data into the computer.
• Order inventory and monitor medications.
• Exercise sound judgment and react quickly in emergency situations.
• Supervise the work of subordinates.
• 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 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.

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: M-Th 7:30-5:30; F- 7:30-11:30.

Department: Human Resources - Employee Clinic

Location: 5501 Airport Boulevard Suite 201 (M/T) & Del Valle 3518 FM 973 South (W-F)

Drug Test and Alcohol Test Required.

Criminal and Employment Background Checks Required.

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