Juvenile Services Nurse

Juvenile Services Nurse

Salary

$49,135.73 - $56,506.09 Annually

Location

Georgetown: 200 Wilco Way, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14.03315

Department

Juvenile Services

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Nurse Supervisor, is responsible for providing medical care, administering medications, completing health assessments, and coordinating medical appointments within the Juvenile Justice Center.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Administers and distributes all prescribed and non-prescribed medications to residents
• Administers juvenile health appraisal assessments
• Performs assessment and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and wound care
• Creates and maintains all medical charts and prepares them for daily use
• Coordinates and schedules routine, emergency, short-term and long-term care for juvenile residents under the direction of physicians and other medical professionals
• Responds to sick calls, and notifies medical professionals
• Collects laboratory collections and specimens required for treatment of residents
• Assists with coordinating TB testing, physicals and medical exams for each resident
• Provides counseling on personal hygiene and preventative healthcare
• Serves as medical liaison for families and medical professionals
• Trains staff in medication distribution and other health-related topics
• Retrieves medications from pharmacies and accompanies residents and staff to outside appointments
• Interprets health information and provides information to families on continued care
• Manages Infectious disease control
• Maintains first-aid kits and other medical supplies
• Assists in crisis interventions and emergency situations
• Attends meeting and trainings as necessary
• Performs special duties as assigne
• The physical demands and environmental factors listed below as well as regular attendance are also essential functions for this position

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to Nurse Supervisor
• Direct Reports No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing
• Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
• Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Contact with persons accused or adjudicated of various crimes
• Exposure to bodily fluids
• Constant contact with youth with infections or communicable disease

IRREGULAR HOURS:

• Includes regular occurring evening and weekend hours and occasional holiday hours

• Work schedule and on-call schedule assigned

• Deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (see licensure requirements below)
• One (1) year of job-related nursing experience
• Experience treating youth for illness and diseases
• Prior experience working as nurse in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional, or emergency setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas drivers license

Required within Ninety (90) days of employment

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
• Valid State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
• Three (3) years of nursing experience
• Experience working with adolescents
• Acute Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification

EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Child Abuse Registry check, The Diana Screen

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

01

Do you have a valid license to practice as an Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in Texas?

(Note: If you answered "Yes" to this question, please make sure you provide your license information under the "License and Certification" section of your application)

• Yes
• No

02

Texas Administrative Code: RULE §344.200: This position requires you are at least 21 years of age at date of hire. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess one (1) year of full-time nursing experience in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional or emergency setting, including experience treating youth for illness or diseases?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Texas Drivers License within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess thorough knowledge of federal and state confidentiality laws as well as any applicable privacy practices required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) pertaining to medical and mental health care information?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, co-workers and management?

• Yes
• No

07

What is your level of expertise using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)?

08

Texas Administrative Code: RULE §344.400: This position requires you have a non-disqualifying criminal history. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

09

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history/sex offender registration background check, child abuse registry check, and passing a drug test and physical exam (provided by County). I am able to meet this requirement.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever been the subject of a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation? What was the outcome of the investigation? Type N/A if this does not apply.

11

If selected for this position, you will be considered essential personnel and may be required to remain at your worksite or to report to a worksite following a declared County emergency in order to respond to the needs of the citizens of Williamson County. This may involve working odd hours, including nights and weekends, for an indeterminate amount of time depending on the emergency situation. Are you able to comply with this provision?

• Yes
• No

12

At Williamson County Juvenile Services, the protection and safety of the youth that we serve is our #1 priority. For that reason, we will screen all candidates that move forward in the process for positions of trust with children with The Diana Screen. The Diana Screen is a sexual risk screening tool used by Williamson County Juvenile Services to screen candidates moving forward in the process to work or volunteer with our youth. The Diana Screen is administered on a computer in our office and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The Diana Screen helps to identify people who may step over a sexual boundary line or who may present a sexual risk to children and teens. The Diana Screen is used as one part of Williamson County Juvenile Services overall application/interview/screening process. By completing The Diana Screen you are helping to make Williamson County Juvenile Services as safe as possible for the youth in our care. For more information about The Diana Screen please visit www.DianaScreen.com I acknowledge my understanding that the results of the Diana Screen will be used in determining my eligibility for employment with Williamson County Juvenile Services and I consent to pre-employment/pre-offer participation in the Diana Screen.

• Yes
• No

13

A provision of Texas Administrative Code, title 37 344.302 states that an individual with prior military experience will need to provide related discharge documents during the background check process. Have you ever been on active duty for training (ADT) or served in the military?

• Yes
• No

14

I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. Please avoid the use of acronyms or abbreviations that describe job duties and define job titles.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected. I also understand that I may not submit a resume in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

15

Use the space below to explain ALL gaps in employment. Type N/A if this does not apply.

16

Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position.

Required Question

Employer Williamson County

Address Human Resources

100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101

Georgetown, Texas, 78626

Phone 512-943-1533

Website https://www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources