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JOB SUMMARY
Performs entry-level to routine nursing work. Work involves monitoring the assessment, care, and
treatment of patients. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative
and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Provides program-specific consultation and technical assistance to agency staff, provider
agencies, the medical community, and other organizations; and monitors and facilitates inmate
access to medical care and services.
B. Performs medical screening for programmatic participation; reviews medical records and patient
assessments to determine compliance with policies and procedures, correctness of
assessments, and quality of services; and participates in the quality assurance review
processes.
C. Collects and analyzes utilization review data; audits continuity of patient care; and prepares
related reports.
D. Assists in evaluating nursing activities and makes recommendations for improvement.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE) with major course work in nursing
or
graduation from a professional school of nursing accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing.
2. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience as a professional nurse.
3. Correctional nursing experience preferred.
4. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes
reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact; and must have a current, unrestricted
license to practice nursing as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques.
2. Knowledge of health care services and documentation.
3. Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of medical records.
4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
5. Knowledge of investigative methods and practices.
6. Knowledge of managed health care and utilization review concepts preferred.
7. Knowledge of National Commission on Correctional Health Care and American Correctional
Association policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards preferred.
8. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
9. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
10. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
11. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
12. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
13. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
14. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
15. Skill to conduct complex audits, interpret, analyze, and evaluate records and data, and
provide consultation.
16. Skill in the correlation of laboratory, electrocardiogram, and radiographic data with clinical
data from health appraisals and physical examinations.
17. Skill to plan, organize, and assign the work of others.
18. Skill to train others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize,
lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor
equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and
automobile
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