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About the Role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Nurse Executive/Nurse Administrator/Assistant Chief Nurse Executive, observes, assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates outcomes and documents all aspects of patient care.
Possesses a unique knowledge regarding the patient population to be served.
Coordinates scheduling within assigned areas.
Provides primary management for service area during assigned shift with a supportive but clear supervisory manner.
May supervise, counsel, and evaluate other nursing staff.
Collaborates with Nurse Coordinator, other charge nurses, and Mental Health Supervisor/Specialist to ensure 24-hour continuity of care.
May assume duties of the Nurse Coordinator/Nurse Manager during absence.
Provides direct nursing care to individual patients as needed.
Assesses the health/mental status of the patient upon admission and/or transfer and on an ongoing basis and documents assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in patient record to determine priorities and plan therapeutic nursing care.
Performs CPR/Heimlich techniques correctly and safely according to the specifications of the American Heart Association.
Provides direction and coordination of staffing and patient care activities on assigned units in a consultative manner with nurse administrators and staff nurses by addressing performance problems promptly and keeping accurate documentation of interventions.
Coordinates and administers the effective utilization of nursing service personnel on assigned units.
Facilitates a smooth admission and/or transfer process during working hours to achieve the hospital mission by communicating with admissions staff, unit staff reviewing written documentation to ensure appropriate status and triage patients when needed.
Carries out medical staff practitioners’ orders and implements nursing interventions according to acceptable nursing care standards and hospital policies and procedures.
Assist in the client abuse and neglect investigation process.
Implements special precautions as ordered and explain and document rights restrictions and implements restraint/seclusion procedures according to departmental policy and established nursing standards to maintain patient safety.
Protect the patient from causing harm to self and/or others and uphold patient rights.
Attends mandatory training to ensure staff competence and development.
Attends and participates in on-going in-service and other education and training programs appropriate to the population/age group to meet the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients.
Monitors the use of treatment, intervention, and protection strategies (TIPS) to ensure the well-being of patients and staff and that TIPS program requirements are adhered to during an episode of patient restraint.
Communicates openly with Chief Nurse Executive/Asst. Chief Nurse Executive/Nurse Administrator/Nurse Manager to obtain current information to inform and disseminate to staff on assigned units.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
May require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location for disaster response or COOP activation.

Requirements

Three (3) years of work experience as an RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility.
Graduation from a Nursing Program accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Texas (or state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
If transporting patients, must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza.
State hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals.
In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

Skills

Supervisory and management techniques.
CPR, agency approved aggression management and restraint techniques, and emergency care in a medical or psychiatric emergency.
Positive interaction with patients, staff, families, and the public.
Handling crisis situations calmly.
Effective communication, verbally, and in writing.
Sound judgement and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of recognized American Nurses Association Nursing Standards.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act.

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Regular Night Shift
Days (First)
Evenings (Second)
Nights (Third)

Experience Level

Three (3) years of work experience as an RN

Education Level

Graduation from a Nursing Program accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.

Salary/Compensations

$6,579.41 - $8,886.16 Monthly

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
May be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed in the evenings, nights and/or weekends.

About the Company

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
HHSC is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers.
Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission.
They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
HHSC uses E-Verify.