Registered Nurse II

8 hours ago


Austin, Texas, United States Travis County Full time
Job Title: Registered Nurse II - Medical Services Unit

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse II to join our Medical Services Unit at Travis County. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care and make a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct intake and physical assessments of patients, including immediate medical attention and/or psychological needs.
  • Assess patients to determine if they need to be referred to outside resources for more extensive medical assessment and treatment.
  • Perform drug screens.
  • Order and inventory medications daily. Dispense medications as prescribed on a daily basis.
  • Respond to and assess all categories of patient emergent medical needs. Provide and/or arrange for treatment according to protocol and/or direction from authorized medical staff.
  • Work in Dental and STD clinics.
  • Consult with clinical and administrative staff about patient health care issues.
  • Provide direct health care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, monitoring of vital signs and laboratory procedures.
  • Coordinate with and assist other medical staff about all aspects of patient health care.
  • Practice and train healthcare staff in safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.
  • Provide health care instruction and counseling to residents.
  • Document patient's condition and maintain patient medical files and records and enter into computer. Perform other administrative duties.
  • Answer medical questions from staff, patient's relatives and others as appropriate.
  • Assist in prioritizing patient needs, based on urgency and severity of medical condition.
  • May assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and feeding.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program AND one (1) year of Registered Nursing experience.
  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
  • Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Working Conditions:

This position requires the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a medical team. The employee must be able to recognize and identify health symptoms, chronicle patient histories and enter data into the computer, order, inventory and monitor medications, exercise sound judgement 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:

The employee must be able to lift/carry up to 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.



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