Nurse Manager

About the Role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement, and more.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced nursing functions such as planning, developing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the provision of nursing care on a 24-hour basis.
• Directs the day-to-day operations of all assigned areas.
• Identifies and implements standards of practice consistent with HHSC, The Texas Administrative Code (TAC), the Texas State Board of Nursing, and other state and federal regulations related to State Hospitals (SHs).
• Ensures a competent and sufficient workforce, including hiring, time and leave activities, training/coaching, and evaluating staff performance.
• Participates in the development and support of integrated interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Works closely with other divisions, departments, interdisciplinary teams (IDTs), individuals, families, and external organizations.
• Participates in performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment.
• Actively participates in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends work regularly and adheres to shift schedules, including extended shifts and overtime as required.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages daily operations of the assigned nursing area to ensure quality health services and care.
• Facilitates the implementation of standards of practice consistent with oversight entities.
• Establishes, implements, and evaluates a nursing staffing plan to meet regulatory and professional standards.
• Hires, trains, and promotes the professional growth of assigned nurses.
• Plans, organizes, and manages daily activities of assigned nursing staff, providing clinical direction and expertise.
• Oversees the implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Develops and updates training curricula and provides in-service training to nursing staff.
• Serves as a resource on nursing practices and education programs.
• Participates in partnerships with key stakeholders, including individuals and their families.
• Maintains skills in CPR and emergency techniques, providing treatment as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures.
• Understanding of health care laws, regulations, medical diagnoses, and treatment patterns.
• Familiarity with community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, Joint Commission regulations, and policies related to State Hospitals.

Qualifications

Functional Title: Nurse Manager
Job Title: Nurse Manager
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Psych Security Direct Care
Salary Range: $8,300.00 - $10,785.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel: Up to 10%
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Facility Location: Kerrville State Hospital
Job Location: 721 THOMPSON DR, KERRVILLE, TX