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■ Salary Information: $61,087 - $79,414 annually; commensurate with experience.
■ Closing Date: Until Filled
■ Hours: 20 hours per week
■ Work site: Travis County Correctional Complex, 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, Texas or Travis County Jail, 500 West 10th, Austin, Texas 78701
Essential Job Functions:
Provides professional psychiatric medical care for secure facilities patients. Conducts psychiatric testing and evaluation, manages case planning, conducts psychiatric screening and consultation, creates appropriate treatment plans, and counsels offenders. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Requirements:
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 35-100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with a degree as a medical doctor including residency in the field of psychiatry AND three (3) to five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a correctional facility, psychiatric out patient clinic, or diagnostic clinic.
License:
Licensed to practice as a medical doctor in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Medical Board.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certification in forensic psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry minimum of 35 pounds, and may be required to lift/carry up to 50 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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of:
- Methods, procedures, rules, and regulations in the field commensurate with a Psychiatrist practicing in the State of Texas, including diagnostics and statistical manual, TCSO policies, Texas Medical Board guidelines, and, pharmaceutical facts and comparisons.
- Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and applicable professional health care standards and procedures.
- Types and uses of psychotherapeutic drugs.
- Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
- Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
- Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in:
- Skill in the care and treatment of patients with mental illnesses.
- Use of medical equipment utilized in area of assignment.
- Supervising others, including team building.
- Explaining complicated technical problems in simple nontechnical language.
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively.
- Work efficiently both independently and as part of a medical team.
- Plan, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinates.
- Reason and make judgments and decisions.
- Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
- Fit health care and related services into a secure environment.
- Perform in a stressful environment, while maintaining a professional manner.
- Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of memorandums or reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical and other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, attorneys, judges and the general public.
■ Salary Information: $62,086 - $80,712 annually; commensurate with experience.
■ Closing Date: Until Filled
■ Hours: Full-time evening/night shift and works some holidays and weekends. Compensation includes 15% shift differential paid on evening and nights.
■ Work site: Travis County Correctional Complex, 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, Texas or Travis County Jail, 500 West 10th, Austin, Texas 78701
Essential Job Functions:
PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT: Under general supervision of a physician and administrative supervisor, provides professional healthcare services within the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Bureau.
NURSE PRACTITIONER: Under general supervision of a physician and administrative supervisor, provides professional healthcare services in the area of clinical specialization within the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Bureau. Performs physical assessment of patients using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion. Reports normal and abnormal findings to a physician after specified screening procedures. Secures and evaluates complete medical histories of patients. Refers patients with abnormal findings to appropriate medical/psychological specialists for care. Provides healthcare within the scope of practice. Directs subordinate members of the health care team in the delivery of healthcare. Maintains inventory and security control of medical supplies, including drugs. Fills and dispenses medicines and supervises self-administration as necessary and appropriate. Provides counseling on health maintenance of chronic diseases, nutrition, family planning, general health care, preventable illnesses, cancer, and minor accidents. Assists patients in utilizing health resources available. Makes frequent observations of medical cells and assesses overall medical needs of patients housed in acute medical/psychiatric area. Plans, promotes, demonstrates, recommends and coordinates high standards of patient care practice. Manages patient and daily care programs in general health or in area of specialty. Introduces innovations in patient care and health programs. Maintains security and safety procedures for patients and staff. Ensures patients going to another facility are processed in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. May see patients in the clinic-housing unit to ensure understanding and compliance with treatment plan. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements:
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 35-100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program AND one (1) year of Physician Assistant experience. Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. Must be certification as a Physician Assistant and have a current CPR certification.
NURSE PRACTITIONER: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program AND one (1) year of Nurse Practitioner experience. Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas. Must be certification as a Nurse Practitioner and have a current CPR certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of principles and practices of clinical nursing specialty and/or general nursing; of instruments, equipment, and mechanical devices employed in specialty area of patient care; of the relationship between the clinical specialty and public health programs; of community organizations and health programs. Skill in effective oral and written communication; in establishing an effective and constructive working relationship with patients, families, physicians, departmental personnel, county employees and the general public.
■ Salary Information: $24,079 up to 29,499 annually, commensurate with experience.
■ Closing Date: Until Filled
■ Hours: Full-time evening/night shift and works some holidays and weekends. Compensation includes 15% shift differential paid on evening and nights.
■ Work site: Travis County Correctional Complex, 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, Texas, or Travis County Jail, 500 West 10th, Austin, Texas 78701.
Essential Job Functions:
Administers medications and/or provides treatments and assists with activities of daily living for inmates. Works under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician‘s Assistant, Physician or Dentist. Administers routine prescribed medication to inmates. Monitors and documents inmate responses to administered medications . Administering daily medications to patients in an appropriate, safe manner and documenting results accurately. Takes and records vital signs, intake and output. Plans and evaluates care and records observations. Provides direct care to inmates including minor wound care, monitoring of vital signs, assisting wltl1 activities of daily living, bathing, feeding, etc. Processes Inmates into the jail by screening and obtaining medical, psycho-social and psychiatric information. Maintains inventory of medical supplies, including OTC/Prescription medications; maintains security control of these items. Initiates and maintains medical charts and records.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and Six months Certified Nursing Assistant AND Certified Medication Aide licensed experience. Current CPR Certification.
■ Salary: $33,764 - $42,205 annually commensurate with experience.
■ Closing Date: Until Filled
■ Hours: Full-time evening/night shift and works some holidays and weekends. Compensation includes 15% shift differential paid on evening and nights.
■ Work site: Travis County Jail, 509 W. 11th St., Austin, Texas; or Travis County Correctional Complex, 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, Texas.
Essential Job Functions:
Under clinical and administrative supervision, evaluates total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet those needs. Provides or arranges for medical treatment for patients. May provide clinical supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants. Responds to patients medical needs; provides and/or arranges for treatment according to protocol and/or direction from authorized medical staff. Consults with clinical and administrative staff about patient health care issues. Responds to and assesses certain categories of emergent patient illnesses and injuries. Provides direct health care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, monitoring of vital signs, and laboratory procedures. Assists other medical staff as needed. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods. Documents patient's condition and maintains patient medical files and records; performs other administrative duties. May answer medical questions from staff, patient's relatives, and others as appropriate. May process patients into the facility by Screening and evaluating their medical and mental histories. May assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and feeding. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the State of Texas. Current CPR certification.
■ Salary Information: $50,667.76 up to $63,334.75 annually, commensurate with experience.
■ Closing Date: Accepting application to create an eligibility list.
■ Hours: Full-time evening/night shift and works some holidays and weekends. Compensation includes 15% shift differential paid on evening and nights.
■ Work site: Travis County Jail, 509 W. 11th St., Austin, Texas; or Travis County Correctional Complex, 3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, Texas.
Essential Job Functions:
Evaluates health care needs and requirements of patients to develop plans of care to meet those needs. Coordinates the medical treatment and provides nursing care for patients. Provides clinical/administrative supervision for nursingstaff and collaboration with other health care/non-health care staff on duty.
• Assigns nursing schedules, duties and responsibilities to Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Vocational Nurses and Registered Nurses.
• Oversees clinic scheduling. Conducts annual evaluations for subordinate nursing personnel. Assesses, prioritizes and responds to all categories of patient emergent medical needs. Assigns nursing staff on dutyto provide treatment accordingly.
• Provides clinical supervision to nursing staff on duty. Reviews treatment programs and assesses overall effectiveness. 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 andlaboratory procedures. Documents patient’s condition.
• Coordinates with other medical staff about all aspects of patient health care.
• Reviews medical records to ensure continuity of care.
• Practices and trains healthcare staff in safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.
• Provides health care instruction and counseling to residents.
• Answers medical questions from staff, patient’s relatives and others as appropriate.
• May process patients into the facility by screening and evaluating their medical and mental histories.
• May assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and feeding.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program AND two (2) years of Registered Nursing experience, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory 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.