Staff Nurse PRN (PLEASANTON)

Company: University Health
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides clinical nursing leadership and acts as a facilitator, educator, and resource for the Detention Health Care Services team. Ensures that efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic health care is administered to DHCS patients while also ensuring that established security requirements are maintained (as defined by the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and Central Magistrates Office). Demonstrates patient assessment skills and able to translate knowledge into the planning and interventions required to meet the individual needs of each patient. Supports and adheres to University Health (UH) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with UHmission, vision and values. Promotes excellent internal and external customer relations. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE One year of clinical experience in direct patient care is required. Experience in correctional health care or nursing within an emergency environment is preferred. Prior knowledge or experience within the University Health nursing services and certification as a Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP) also a plus. BSN is highly preferred. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification strongly preferred (Central Magistrate). LICENSURE Must possess a current Registered Nurse license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.

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