Nurse II-PRN

Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;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.Nurse II (PRN Nurse) performs complex (journey level) nursing work. They work works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). Provides routine care and treatment through the application of the nursing process and are responsible for maintaining nursing standards of practice in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, 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. Communicates and collaborates with other shift RNs to ensure 24-hour continuity of care. Ensures adequate staffing according to the program specific staffing plan; determines staff assignments based on appropriate knowledge and skill to meet individual patient needs. Models and supports a proactive approach to unit management using patient centered trauma informed care. Demonstrates a commitment to a culture that minimizes the use of restrictive interventions. Oversees and assigns work to other staff to include Psychiatric Nursing Assistants and Licensed Vocational Nurses as assigned. The PRN Nurse works under general supervision, with moderate 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 agencyand#146;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.This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be asked 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. Performs extensive initial and on-going assessment of the patientand#146;s nursing care needs to include medical, psychological, and social needs by accurately reporting and documenting the assessment, nursing diagnoses, plan, intervention(s), and on-going evaluation in the patientand#146;s medical record to provide a clear reflection of care provided, and the patientand#146;s response to that care. Collaborates with other health care professionals by contributing nursing assessment data, diagnoses/problems, towards the development of a multidisciplinary recovery plan. Helps to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to promote a patient centered individualized plan of care. Presents nursing care needs to the team to be considered for active treatment. Provides relevant data regarding patientand#146;s progress, or lack thereof. Evaluates the outcomes of nursing interventions and documen https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=615871 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.