Nurse Clinician III - Carole Young - Casual

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Nurse Clinician III - Carole Young - Casual - ( 2602336 ) Description The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). JOB SUMMARY: Competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for other nursing staff. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. - Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. - Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed. - Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned...