TMD - Nurse III (TCA Nurse)

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=104500andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionAPPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS TAM/CG AT: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=401andJobOpeningId=104500andPostingSeq=1APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however, applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS TAM/CG to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS TAM/CG and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit TAM/CG Sign In (Link: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant)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 ratesGenerous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidaysDefined 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% annuallyAdditional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesPotential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structuresRobust free training access through Texas Military Departments Web-Based Learning ProgramExpansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling servicesEmployee Wellness and Physical Fitness ProgramsMilitary 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 and 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 SUMMARYPerforms 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 evenings/weekends/holidays ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeads, manages, and evaluates nursing services and medical activities and makes recommendations for improvements.Observes, assesses, plans, intervene, 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