Texas Health & Human Services Commission-posted 3 months ago
$7,532 - $8,886/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Denton, TX
Administration of Human Resource Programs

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 RN - Charge Nurse performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or other designated staff. Performs comprehensive physical health assessments. Responds to medical emergencies and provides care and treatment of residents and staff members in emergency situations. Assists with the planning, developing, coordination and evaluation of activities related to the nursing function of the assigned area. Develops and presents information in various formats including a meeting format and an In-service training/teaching format. Educates and trains of all levels of staff members and serves as a preceptor to new nursing staff members and for nursing students doing rotations at the facility. Assists the Nurse Manager with leadership and supervision of nursing staff, and assigns the work of others. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

  • Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties assigned.
  • May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
  • Performs comprehensive physical health assessments that include vital signs, listening for lung and bowel sounds, determining blood sugar level, oxygen saturation and more based upon clinical judgment related to acute illness and/or injury to determine appropriate nursing interventions for optimal positive outcomes in individual's health and well-being.
  • Responds to medical emergencies requiring immediate assessment and treatment by medical staff.
  • Maintains emergency equipment and supplies in designated area and ensures that equipment and supplies are checked daily by nursing staff.
  • Provides oversight of subordinate nursing staff; delegates work assignments; reviews nursing activities in the assigned area.
  • Assists Nurse Manager with supervision of subordinate nursing staff by participating in interviews and selection of staff.
  • Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings with members including but not limited to the individual, direct support professional, qualified intellectual disability professional, behavioral health specialist, RN/nursing services, therapists, dietician, primary care provider, psychiatrist, dental, pharmacy, vocational services, day programming/retirement, and social workers related to care of individuals.
  • Monitors and oversees others to ensure safe professional nursing practices are maintained.
  • Serves as a preceptor to new subordinate nursing staff and nursing students doing rotations within the assigned area.
  • Maintains compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulation, community health and nursing care principles, practices and procedures.
  • Participates in competency-based training, continuing education activities, and meetings in order to maintain competence in nursing best practice.
  • Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.
  • Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
  • At least one (1) year experience as a practicing registered nurse is required.
  • At least two (2) years of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • Nursing Leadership experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience working with Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is preferred.
  • 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Generous time off benefits.
  • Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
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