Juvenile Services Nurse Supervisor

Juvenile Services Nurse Supervisor

Salary

$66,166.35 - $76,091.30 Annually

Location

Georgetown: 200 Wilco Way, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14.03314

Department

Juvenile Services

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Juvenile Services, is responsible for coordinating the delivery of healthcare services to residents in the care, custody, supervision, and control of Williamson County Juvenile Services including youth in detention, residential programs, JJAEP, and court/field services.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Performs all work under the medical license and guidance of the Williamson County Juvenile Services Medical Director
• Handles and creates work schedules for nursing staff for essential coverage
• Provides training to nursing staff on new procedures, processes and changes implemented by department leadership
• Performs performance reviews, makes and recommends personnel changes within department parameters
• Oversees care provided by nursing staff to ensure guidelines, compliance and processes are followed accurately
• Collaborates with Juvenile Services staff to coordinate health care services for residents
• Administers care to residents with acute and chronic illnesses, and manages infectious disease control
• Creates and manages medical evaluation program
• Coordinates with psychiatric providers to administer care and manage medications
• Administers and distributes medications to residents
• Responds to sick calls, and notifies medical professionals
• Creates and maintains all medical charts and prepare them for daily use
• Maintains and secures confidential health record files and completes all necessary documentation, in compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Provides residents counseling on personal hygiene and preventative healthcare
• Serves as medical liaison for juvenile families and medical professionals
• Assists in crisis interventions and emergency situations
• Operates departmental or personal vehicles to transport juveniles as needed, and may assist with transportation as a passenger when necessary
• Assists with coordinating TB testing, physicals and medical exams for each resident
• Administers juvenile health appraisal assessments
• Assists with department budget process to ensure funding for department needs
• Assists with medical audits, by providing statistical data and information when requested
• Readily complies with departmental and county-wide policies and procedures
• Performs related special projects as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to Juvenile Services Director
• Direct Reports Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing
• 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

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Includes regular occurring evening and weekend hours and rotating holiday coverage
• Available for crisis intervention and on-call consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
• Work schedule and on-call schedule assigned by the Assistant Director of Juvenile Services or designee
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Includes regular occurring evening and weekend hours and occasional holiday hours
• Work schedule and on-call schedule assigned
• May be 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

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), eligible to practice in the State of Texas
• Five (5) years of full-time nursing experience OR a Registered Nurse (RN) with 3 years of full-time nursing experience, with at least 2 years of this experience in a supervisory capacity
• 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
• Per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200, be at least 21 years of age
• Per Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344.400, have a non-disqualifying criminal history
• Maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Experience treating youth for illness and diseases

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• First aid certification

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas drivers license

Required within sixty (60) days of employment

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
• Prior experience working as Nurse Supervisor or Lead
• Prior experience working as nurse in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional or emergency setting
• National Certification in Correctional Health Care

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

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

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.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) 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.

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 possess valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure, eligible to practice in the State of 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

Do you possess five (5) years of full-time nursing experience, OR a Registered Nurse (RN) with 3 years of full-time nursing experience, with at least 2 years of this experience in a supervisory capacity?

• Yes
• No

03

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

04

Do you possess experience treating youth for illness or diseases?

• Yes
• No

05

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

06

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

07

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

08

Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

09

This position requires a driving records check as part of the selection process. In order to be considered for this position, your driving record may not include any of the following conditions during the last 36-months. Any driving convictions involving: Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; Refusing to submit to a test to determine alcohol or controlled substance concentration Leaving scene of crash Vehicular manslaughter/homicide Using vehicle to commit a felony; Losing your license or driving while license is suspended; Two or more reckless driving violations, negligent crash or violation with a pedestrian; Three or more violations while operating a motor vehicle

• I attest that my driving record does not meet or exceed the number of violations and/or offenses listed above, and I am eligible to be considered for this position. I am able to provide a copy of my driving record at the time of interview.
• I AM NOT ELIGIBLE to be considered for this position. My driving record meets or exceeds the number of violations and/or offenses listed above.

10

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

11

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

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

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.

14

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

15

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