Nurse III - Clinical Coordinator

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of eleven 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. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Nurse Manager performs advanced (senior-level) nursing functions such as; planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of nursing care on a 24-hour basis. The Nurse Manager is responsible for directing the daily operations in all assigned areas. The Nurse Manager facilitates the identification and implementation of Standards of Practice that are consistent with the HHSC and State Hospital rules and regulations, The Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and the Texas State Board of Nursing. The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring a competent workforce. They provide clinical direction and expertise and ensure care is provided based on individual patient characteristics such as age, developmental level, diagnoses, and/or specialized patient needs. They participate in the development and support of partnerships within the hospital; other divisions and departments, recovery teams, patients and their families; and external organizations such as professional groups, advocacy groups, and the general public to facilitate community involvement and awareness. The Nurse Manager participates in the performance improvement activities. Supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to 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. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Texas Nurse Practice Act, and the role of peer review in the provision of professional nursing
• Knowledge of management theory, organizational planning, plan deployment, and improving organizational performance
• Knowledge of the Recovery Model of Care
• Knowledge of training principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of group process, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations
• Knowledge of nursing competencies, standards and psychiatric rehabilitation practices and techniques
• Knowledge of professional nursing Standards, CPR, Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS), Treatment, Intervention, and Protection Strategies (TIPS), and Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA) Curricula
• Skills in the care and treatment of patients
• Strong interpersonal skills which promote teamwork
• Skills in utilizing computer hardware/software.
• Skills in administering restraint and seclusion.
• Strong coaching skills
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities.
• Ability to instruct, train, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to develop a budget.
• Ability to provide patient care.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records.
• Ability to organize and communicate information both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and explain standards and regulations.
• Ability to instruct, train, oversee and provide guidance to others.
• Ability to create and evaluate training objectives, requirements, and effectiveness of delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to formulate learning objectives.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to intervene therapeutically with patients experiencing psychiatric disorders (delusions, hallucinations, suicidal/homicidal ideation)
• Ability to perform TIPS, CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, use the AED, provide First Aid
• Ability to provide patient/family education regarding medications, disease processes, and health.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas, or in a party state, that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in nursing or from an accredited nursing program and at least one (1) year of work experience as an RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility.
• Three (3) years of work experience as a RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the spokesperson and catalyst for the professional practice of program-based nursing services through active and productive participation in performance improvement activities which include monitoring nursing performance indicators, conducting medical record audits, conducting nursing peer reviews, and participating in patient death reviews.
• Promotes an environment that empowers nurses to provide effective, compassionate, and efficient nursing care by fostering a climate that enhances job satisfaction through productivity and quality improvement.
• Serves as a resource on nursing practices and education programs by performing consultative and administrative work.
• Works with leadership to meet the nurse staffing plan to support the hospitals mission.
• Partners with leadership to help design and deliver a high-quality system of care to patients using a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to 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. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees