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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION RN Charge Nurse III in Denton, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionNurse IIICome 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! 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! 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! The RN - Charge Nurse performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or other designated staff. Performs comprehensive physical health assessments. Responds to medical emergencies and provides care and treatment of residents and staff members in emergency situations. Assists with the planning, developing, coordination and evaluation of activities related to the nursing function of the assigned area. Develops and presents information in various formats including a meeting format and an In-service training/teaching format. Educates and trains of all levels of staff members and serves as a preceptor to new nursing staff members and for nursing students doing rotations at the facility. Assists the Nurse Manager with leadership and supervision of nursing staff, and assigns the work of others. Provides 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 judgment. Shift statement (use as needed): 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 required to work a specific shiftschedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime inaccordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties assigned. Mayserve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facili https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=590954 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.