Nurse Clinician III Outpatient (TJJD Gainesville)

$0.00 Salary Not Available Position range in Cooke County $27.40 - $39.54 Per hour Nurse Clinician III Outpatient (TJJD Gainesville)

UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC

Occupation:

Registered Nurses

Location:

Gainesville, TX - 76240

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

03/04/2026 Positions available: 2

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

06/19/2026

Expires:

08/03/2026 Job #: 16986031 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education 2 Years at College or a Technical or Vocational School Experience 24 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. Competently identifies patient 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 patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner. Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area. Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS-HP required. This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II - Outpatient or Nurse Clinician I - Outpatient position. Will also consider recent graduates with temporary permits. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.