RN II (Day Shift 2E) - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Campus/HCPC
About The Position
The RN II provides professional nursing care in an inpatient psychiatric setting at the Dunn Behavioral Sciences Campus. The role assesses patients’ medical and psychiatric needs, plans and implements care, administers medications and other ordered treatments, and evaluates patient outcomes. The RN II coordinates with interdisciplinary healthcare providers, supports patients and families with discharge planning, and serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and community resources. The position also directs and supervises LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians, responds to emergencies, and documents care in accordance with hospital policies and accrediting requirements. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing is required.
- Current CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school and one year of nursing experience; or associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school and three years of nursing experience; or a three-year nursing diploma and two years of nursing experience; or an ADN and two years of experience at HCPC as a Staff Nurse I.
- Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Must meet security-sensitive position requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs, plan and implement care activities, and evaluate responses to treatment.
- Assist patients and families with discharge planning, including medication instructions, post-discharge safety, home care, potential problems, and follow-up support.
- Participate in team conferences and collaborate with healthcare providers on treatment, discharge planning, and care delivery.
- Act as a liaison between patients, physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and community agencies or resources.
- Document patient care and outcomes according to hospital policy and accrediting agency requirements.
- Administer medications and other therapeutic interventions as ordered by a physician.
- Assess whether emergency situations exist and respond; may administer CPR or other first aid.
- Remain current in nursing developments through seminars, workshops, peer communication, and relevant literature.
- Direct and supervise care delivered by LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation time, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
- Increasing vacation accrual with longer service.
- Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
- Resources for child and elder care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
