Senior Nurse Job at Health & Human Services Comm
Health & Human Services Comm Vernon, TX 76384
$7,533 a month
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 each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The Nurse Educator performs advanced professional nursing work within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse. Works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Nursing Education Program at the State Hospital (SH). Orients all newly hired nurses and assists in the orientation of student nurses. Evaluates and tests the competency skills and knowledge of all new and incumbent nursing staff. Coordinates and develops systems to ensure nursing education/competency is provided for all nurses. Assists the Nursing Coordinator and the state-office work group in writing and revising the nursing guidelines. Promotes and initiates professional, legal, and ethical nursing practice at the SH. Makes varied decisions based on broad principles and guidelines. 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.
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.
The Nurse Educator performs advanced professional nursing work within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse. Works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Nursing Education Program at the State Hospital (SH). Orients all newly hired nurses and assists in the orientation of student nurses. Evaluates and tests the competency skills and knowledge of all new and incumbent nursing staff. Coordinates and develops systems to ensure nursing education/competency is provided for all nurses. Assists the Nursing Coordinator and the state-office work group in writing and revising the nursing guidelines. Promotes and initiates professional, legal, and ethical nursing practice at the SH. Makes varied decisions based on broad principles and guidelines. 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.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be requested 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 as assigned.
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 as assigned.
Orients new nursing staff to facility protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
Keeps abreast of current nursing philosophy, techniques, and regulations and imparts this information to others.
Evaluates competency of new and tenured nursing staff in nursing skills/knowledge so that optimal health care is delivered to patients served.
Interprets regulations and communicates them effectively orally and in writing and assists in writing and revising nursing guidelines.
Complies with state/federal/local guidelines and/or standards.
Ability to track, maintain, and update data related to Nursing Education.
Coordinates the orientation of nursing students as applicable.
Works independently and productively with all levels of staff and departments.
Provides/coordinates training and education to all levels of staff regarding health maintenance/prevention issues.
Serves on designated committees as assigned.
Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.
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. (5%)
Attends work on a regular basis and may be requested 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 as assigned.
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 as assigned.
Orients new nursing staff to facility protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
Keeps abreast of current nursing philosophy, techniques, and regulations and imparts this information to others.
Evaluates competency of new and tenured nursing staff in nursing skills/knowledge so that optimal health care is delivered to patients served.
Interprets regulations and communicates them effectively orally and in writing and assists in writing and revising nursing guidelines.
Complies with state/federal/local guidelines and/or standards.
Ability to track, maintain, and update data related to Nursing Education.
Coordinates the orientation of nursing students as applicable.
Works independently and productively with all levels of staff and departments.
Provides/coordinates training and education to all levels of staff regarding health maintenance/prevention issues.
Serves on designated committees as assigned.
Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.
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. (5%)
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment patterns; of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; of program regulations and procedures; and of utilization review and control measures.
Knowledge of nursing care standards, 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 or ability to quickly gain the knowledge.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with mental health issues rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to SHs or ability to quickly gain that knowledge.
Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and ability to assess and care for residents and/or staff members in emergency situations.
Skills in the use of computer/software and an electronic health record system.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral communications.
Skill in the care and treatment of patients.
Ability to provide patient care; to prepare and maintain records; to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of health services; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to interpret regulations and communicate them effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to appropriately interact with individuals with mental health issues , with their family members, and with staff members.
Ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff.
Ability to train all levels of staff.
Ability to make decisions and recommendations to SH leadership including on-call administrators.
Must maintain current CPR certification. Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform CPR.
Ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff.
Considerable knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment patterns; of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; of program regulations and procedures; and of utilization review and control measures.
Knowledge of nursing care standards, 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 or ability to quickly gain the knowledge.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with mental health issues rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to SHs or ability to quickly gain that knowledge.
Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and ability to assess and care for residents and/or staff members in emergency situations.
Skills in the use of computer/software and an electronic health record system.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral communications.
Skill in the care and treatment of patients.
Ability to provide patient care; to prepare and maintain records; to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of health services; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to interpret regulations and communicate them effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to appropriately interact with individuals with mental health issues , with their family members, and with staff members.
Ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff.
Ability to train all levels of staff.
Ability to make decisions and recommendations to SH leadership including on-call administrators.
Must maintain current CPR certification. Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform CPR.
Ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Current CPR certification
Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Current CPR certification
Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program or from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in nursing; may substitute three (3) years of work experience as a RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility for a four-year education.
At least one (1) year of work experience as a RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program or from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in nursing; may substitute three (3) years of work experience as a RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility for a four-year education.
At least one (1) year of work experience as a RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility.
Additional Information:
Requisition Number 567754
Only applications with the job experience completed on the application will be considered. Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written notification of selection results. SALARY NOTE: The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum allowable by state law. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual Chapter 7.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and HHS OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All of these diseases are vaccine-preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
Requisition Number 567754
Only applications with the job experience completed on the application will be considered. Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written notification of selection results. SALARY NOTE: The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum allowable by state law. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual Chapter 7.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and HHS OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All of these diseases are vaccine-preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
MOS Code:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 68C, 66N/P/W, 290X, 46FX, 46NX, 46SX. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 68C, 66N/P/W, 290X, 46FX, 46NX, 46SX. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx
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