Senior Registered Nurse (BSN)

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

4d•$7,533 - $8,886

About The Position

The Senior Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, communicating with their family members as needed. The role involves observing, assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating outcomes, and documenting all aspects of patient care, as well as interpreting and evaluating patient responses to established care plans. The nurse coordinates scheduling and provides primary management for the assigned service area during the shift, using a supportive and clear supervisory approach. The position supervises, counsels, and evaluates nursing staff; coordinates staffing and patient-care activities; promptly addresses performance issues; and maintains accurate documentation of interventions. The nurse collaborates with nurse administrators, staff nurses, a Nurse Coordinator, other charge nurses, Psychologists, Physicians, and a Mental Health Supervisor to support continuity of care around the clock. The role also develops and presents in-service training or staff-development information. Travel to other state hospitals or facilities may be required as needed, approximately 10% of the time, with no fixed itinerary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Nursing or a related field.
Three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas, or in a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact; alternatively, CGFNS, NCLEX-RN, or a temporary permit to perform nursing duties under supervision while awaiting license issuance.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and communicate with family members as needed.
Observe, assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient outcomes, documenting all aspects of patient care.
Interpret and evaluate patient responses to established plans of care.
Coordinate scheduling within assigned areas.
Provide primary management for the service area during the assigned shift in a supportive and clear supervisory manner.
Supervise, counsel, and evaluate other nursing staff.
Direct and coordinate staffing and patient-care activities on assigned units in consultation with nurse administrators and staff nurses.
Address performance problems promptly and maintain accurate documentation of interventions.
Collaborate with the Nurse Coordinator, other charge nurses, Psychologists, Physicians, and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure 24-hour continuity of care.
Develop and present information for in-service training or staff development.
Travel to other state hospitals or facilities as needed, approximately 10% of the time.