TMD - Nurse III (TCA Nurse)

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS RECRUIT AT:
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058486

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:
Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however, applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile.__ Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en)

Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. *Resumes do not take the place of this required information.*

NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:

TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department’s Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

Military membership is not required for this position.

ABOUT US:

Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).

Our Vision: America’s premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.

Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

*BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY*

Performs highly complex (senior-level) nursing and supervisory work for the Texas Challenge Academy (TCA). Serves as the campus subject matter expert in developing departmental goals and objectives, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations for all medical activities. Oversees the care and treatment of teens in a residential setting. Serves as a resource on nursing practices and education programs. Assists with planning, developing, implementing, delivering, and assessing health-related training programs for medical staff. Schedules, supervises, and is responsible for the work of the medical department. Reports to the TCA Program Coordinator and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

*Work Hours:* 40 hours/week, some holiday/weekend/evening work

*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Leads, manages, and evaluates nursing services and medical activities and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Observes, assesses, plans, intervenes, evaluates outcomes, and documents all aspects of patient care.
• Supervises, coordinates, and provides direct nursing care and medication administration to individual patients.
• Provides coordination of staffing and patient care activities in a consultative manner with Licensed Vocational Nurses and/or Medication Aides by addressing performance problems promptly and keeping accurate documentation of interventions.
• Collaborates with the Program Coordinator, Cadre, and Case Managers to ensure 24-hour continuity of care.
• Develops training curriculum and coordinates the delivery of health education presentations to cadets, parents of cadets, and TCA staff.
• Develops, reviews, revises, and explains health care program policies and procedures.
• Instructs, counsels, and assists youth in meeting their health care needs.
• Maintains medical records for each TCA youth.
• Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to agency staff, care recipients, and parents of cadets.
• Reviews medical records and patient assessments to determine compliance with care management policies, procedures, correctness of assessment, standards of care, and quality of service.
• Serves as a resource to TCA staff regarding nursing practices and education programs.
• Assists in developing guidelines to promote compliance with health-care related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Serves as the department lead worker providing motivation, direction, supervision, and management to the TCA medical department.
• Establishes work schedules of assigned medical staff to ensure full coverage and availability to cadets.
• Maintains inventory levels through weekly medication and supply audits and quarterly order points.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in all relevant data systems, including Health and Hygiene classes, test results, allergies, sick call documentation, medical appointment notes, and urinalysis results.
• Attends mandatory training to ensure staff competence and development.
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain licensure/certification(s).
• Attends and participates in ongoing in-service training and other educational programs appropriate to the population/age group to meet the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients.
• Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency's state employee policies & procedures handbook.
• May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters, and other missions, to include evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Performs related work as assigned.