About the position
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. 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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. The Nurse II (PRN Nurse) performs complex (journey level) nursing work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). They provide routine care and treatment through the application of the nursing process and are responsible for maintaining nursing standards of practice in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) conditions of participation, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and the rules and regulations of the Agency and state hospital system. The PRN Nurse works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Performs extensive initial and ongoing assessment of the patient's nursing care needs.
- Collaborates with other health care professionals to develop a multidisciplinary recovery plan.
- Evaluates the outcomes of nursing interventions and documents them in the medical record.
- Provides comprehensive patient/family education regarding illness process, medications, coping skills, etc.
- Establishes, monitors, and maintains the therapeutic milieu through clinical oversight and training of other nursing staff.
- Supervises the administration of medications according to acceptable nursing care standards.
- Acts as team leader in emergency situations.
- Ensures adequate staffing for assigned and oncoming shifts.
- Participates in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- At least one (1) year of work experience as an RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility.
- Knowledge of Texas Nurse Practice Act and the role of peer review in the provision of professional nursing.
- Knowledge of HHSC policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of management theory, organizational planning, and improving organizational performance.
- Knowledge of the Recovery Model of Care.
- Knowledge of professional nursing standards, CPR, and nursing techniques and procedures.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong coaching skills.
- Ability to provide patient care and maintain records.
- Ability to organize and communicate information both orally and in writing.
- Ability to instruct, train, oversee and provide guidance to others.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Generous time off benefits.
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
