Nurse III/Nurse Manager

Job/Position DescriptionNurse III/Nurse ManagerCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers {target=" blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits {target=" blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program {target=" blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits {target=" blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity {target=" blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs {target=" blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! Free CEUs and updated resources through Lippincott access for all nurses. The Nurse Manager performs advanced (senior-level) nursing functions such as planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of nursing care on a 24-hour basis. The Nurse Manager is responsible for directing the day to day operations in all assigned areas. The Nurse Manager facilitates the identification and implementation of Standards of Practice that are consistent with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), accepted ICF-IID (Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities) rules, The Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and the Texas State Board of Nursing. The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring a competent workforce. They provide clinical direction and expertise and ensure care is provided based on individual resident characteristics such as age, developmental level, diagnoses, and/or specialized resident needs. They participate in the development and support of integrated treatment teams; and work closely with other divisions and departments, interdisciplinary teams (IDTs), residents and their families; and external organizations such as professional groups, advocacy groups, surveyors and monitors. The Nurse Manager participates in performance improvement and quality assurance activities. Supervises the work of others including hiring, time and leave activities, training/coaching, and completing performance evaluations of staff. Provide 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 judgement. This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regula https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=605020 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.