Part-Time Registered Nurse Position at $40/hour at the Webb County Jail
Submitted for:
Martin Cuellar, Sheriff
Submitted By:
Christina Moncivais
Department:
Sheriff
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to allow an exemption and approve current and new postings of Part-Time Registered Nurse hourly rate to $40.00, higher than the rate currently allowed by the Webb County policy for part-time employees, to work at the Webb County Jail and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-4070-204-412000 (Jail Bargaining Unit Administration Nurse Part-Time)]
Issue: Due to competitive labor market in the nursing field, the Sheriff's Office is seeking a rate increase to recruit Registered Nurses to work part-time at the Webb County Jail.
Solution: Webb County Commissioner Court approval to increase the hourly rate paid to part-time Registered Nurses.
Result: The Webb County Jail will maintain sufficient staffing in the medical division.
Background:
Due to competitive labor market forces, Registered Nurses are paid at a higher rate than the rate currently allowed by the Webb County Policy to part-time employees