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https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00032924

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:
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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 Forces by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals.

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: Monday - Friday, 8 Hours a Day, 40 Hours a week, Alternating Weekends

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads, manages, and evaluates nursing services, medical activities, and mental health interventions at TCA; 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 schedule of assigned medical staff to ensure full coverage and availability to cadets.
• 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 trainings 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 agency 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an approved four-year college or university nursing degree program is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience is required.
• One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience treating youth is preferred.
• Experience enforcing standards, policies, and procedures is preferred.
• Experience working with community outreach, youth development or alternative educational programs is preferred.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE

• A valid driver's license is required. *If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident. A satisfactory driving record is required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct agency business.
• Must possess an active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Must hold and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification or have the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• A valid CPR/First Aid Instructor certification is preferred at the time of hire or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
• This position is security sensitive and employment is contingent upon favorable results of a federal security background investigation. The process includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and fingerprinting. New employees must complete and sign the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Form SF85. Completed forms are submitted to the OPM for the background investigations.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Military Department participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• Upon hire with the State of Texas, males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of registration or exemption with the Selective Service. For further information, visit the Selective Service website at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application;
• laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care;
• acceptable professional standards of patient care;
• medical diagnoses, interventions, treatments, procedures, and equipment;
• first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures;
• adolescent problems, growth, and development stages; and
• techniques used in interacting with TCA Cadets.

Skill in:

• preparing complete and accurate nursing documentation;
• record keeping and records management;
• exercising initiative and judgment in selecting proper nursing interventions; and
• operating a computer, applicable software, and standard office equipment such as scanners, copiers, and printers.

Ability to:

• provide patient care and emergency medical treatment as required;
• adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality rules and regulations;
• develop, implement, and evaluate a nursing care plan;
• interpret and explain public health laws and regulations;
• organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and the delivery of public health services;
• recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment;
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, patients, and families;
• communicate effectively; and
• serve as lead worker providing direction, motivation, and management to assigned nurses/medication aides.

PHYSICAL/WORKING CONDITIONS