Nurse ll

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Date:
Jan 9, 2026

Location:

EL PASO, TX

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Nurse II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Adm Acute Care Psych  Nursing
• Posting Number: 12552
• Closing Date: 04/09/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
• Salary Range: $6,579.41 - $7,761.50
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  El Paso Psychiatric Center
• Job Location City: EL PASO
• Job Location Address: 4615 ALAMEDA AVE
• MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

• Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Administrator/Nurse Manager, observes, assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates outcomes and documents all aspects of patient care.
• Possesses a unique knowledge regarding the patient population to be served and may coordinate scheduling within assigned areas.
• Provides primary proactive management for service area during assigned shift and supervises, counsels, and evaluates other nursing staff.
• Collaborates with Nurse Coordinator, other Nurse Managers, and MH Supervisor/Specialist to ensure 24‑hour continuity of care.
• Assumes duties of the Nurse Coordinator during absences and is flexible in work schedule.
• Provides direct nursing care to individual patients as needed, understanding duties may include exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including disaster response, COOP activation, and alternate shift patterns as required.
• Answers for additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.
• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Performs CPR/Heimlich techniques correctly and safely per American Heart Association specifications.
• Provides direction and coordination of staffing and patient care activities on assigned units.
• Facilitates smooth admission/transfer process and communicates with admissions staff, unit staff, etc.
• Implements nursing interventions per medical staff orders and hospital policies.
• Provides and documents group teaching to patients on medications, illnesses, and treatments.
• Implements special precautions, explains rights restrictions, and implements restraint/seclusion procedures.
• Participates in the client abuse and neglect process and ensures patient safety.
• Participates as nursing representative in performance improvement teams and coordinates nursing staff utilization.
• Attends mandatory training and participates in ongoing education.
• Participates in disaster response/COOP activation if required.

• Knowledge of American Nurses Association nursing standards, departmental policies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Skills in supervisory and management techniques, CPR, aggression management, restraint techniques, and emergency care.
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Licensed to practice as an RN in Texas (or state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
• Graduation from a nursing program accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• At least six months of experience as a practicing registered nurse; preferred six months in a health agency, hospital, or health‑care facility.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, LEIE).
• Males ages 18‑25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age;
  Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime and extended hours possible.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations required. Must be vaccinated according to level of contact with individuals; if not vaccinated for influenza, may be required to wear a mask and take protective measures.