Registered Nurse IV

Posting number: 2024-02639

Department: Hidalgo County - Sheriff

Job classification: Registered Nurse IV - Grade 17

Posting type: Open

Categories: Nursing

Summary

To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below. ** Please upload each document separately**
1. ** Please upload/attach a copy of the following:
 
 - Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.
 
 2. ** Please download the link below.  Make sure to get this form notarized and uploaded as an attachment to your application:
 
  - Authority To Release Information Form
 
3. ** Please DO NOT upload or attach any other documents not listed above.  Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.

Examples of duties

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university , preferred or

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited college or university

Four (4) years of experience in nursing work.

One (1) year or more of experience as a supervisory nurse.

One (1) year or more of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must be registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Certified in Basic Life Support.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

Supplemental information

Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, health care laws and regulations, medical diagnosis and procedures, accepted medical treatment patterns, community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures, program regulations and procedures, and utilization review and control measures. 

Fluent in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write).

Ability to provide patient care, prepare and maintain records, and explain public health law. 

Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of public health services. 

Ability to interpret policies and procedures, interpret health care regulations, recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment, and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.