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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Nurse II in WACO, Texas
Nurse II
Date: March 6, 2025
Location: Waco, TX
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. Explore more details on theBenefits of Working at HHS webpage{target="_blank"}.
Functional Title:Nurse II Job Title:Nurse II Agency:Health and Human Services Comm Department:Chld /or AdolPsych Nursing Posting Number:3623 Closing Date:05/05/2025 Posting Audience:Internal and External Occupational Category:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Group:TEXAS-B-22 Salary Range:$6,579.41-$7,761.50 Shift:Regular Night Additional Shift:Days (First); Evenings (Second); Nights (Third); Weekends Telework:Not Eligible for Telework Travel:Up to 15% Regular/Temporary:Regular Full Time/Part Time:Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt Facility Location:Waco Center for Youth Job Location City:WACO Job Location Address:3501 N 19TH ST
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Attends 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.
Assesses the health/mental status of the patient upon admission and/or transfer and on an ongoing basis; documents the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in patient records in order to determine priorities and plan therapeutic nursing care; and performs CPR/Heimlich techniques correctly and safely according to the specifications of the American Heart Association.
Provides direction and coordination of staffing and patient care activities on assigned units in a consultative manner with nurse administrators and staff nurses by addressing performance problems promptly and keeping accurate documentation of interventions.
Facilitates a smooth admission and/or transfer process during working hours in order to achieve the hospital mission by communicating with admissions staff/unit staff in reviewing written documentation to ensure appropriate status, and triage patients when needed.
Carries out medical staff orders and implements nursing interventions according to acceptable nursing care standards and hospital policies and procedures. Meets with unit nursing staff to inform and disseminate information.
Provides and documents individual/group teaching to patients regarding medications, illness, special treatment, etc. utilizing appropriate teaching/response methods for various age groups and cognitive levels t