Registered Nurse I

This position is available for morning, evening, and night shifts on multiple homes. The role offers an environment that values and respects those served, supporting the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. State Supported Living Centers serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or have behavioral challenges, providing campus‑based direct services at 13 centers statewide. Free CEUs and updated resources through Lippincott are provided for all nurses.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly; may be required to work a specific, rotating, extended, or overtime schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments; observe individuals for unusual symptoms and reactions.
• Conduct physical assessments of individual health needs and implement appropriate actions.
• Implement and monitor case‑management service plans.
• Instruct and assist individuals in meeting their health‑care needs.
• Prepare, maintain, and review individual records and assessments; manage paper chart/EHR.
• Participate in quality‑assurance reviews as needed.
• Comply with all State, Federal, and local standards, facility policies, ICF standards, and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide treatment to HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment.
• Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.
• Work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment; report to the Nurse Manager.
• Assign nursing responsibilities to Direct Care LVN in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide 24‑hour nursing decision support to unit personnel.
• Communicate effectively with team members, primary care providers, and other nurses; perform data entry, documentation, reporting, and supervisory duties while adhering to facility policies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, health‑care laws and regulations, medical diagnoses and procedures, accepted treatment programs, and community health and nursing care principles.
• Ability to provide individual care, prepare and maintain records, explain public health law, and communicate effectively.
• Current CPR certification and the physical strength and flexibility to perform CPR safely.
• Working knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas (or a state recognizing reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact) or holding a temporary permit to practice under supervision.
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE‑accredited 4‑year or 2‑year college/university.
• Prior employment experience as an LVN or Registered Nurse is preferred.
• Must pass fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, LEIE).
• Males ages 18‑25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All employees are subject to random drug testing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required, including overtime and extended hours.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) and access to updated resources through Lippincott.

Pay

May be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Schedule

• Morning, evening, and night shifts on multiple homes.
• Potential for rotating schedules, extended shifts, and overtime.
• Requirement to work weekends and holidays as needed.