Nurse II - RN Direct Care

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Functional

Title:

Nurse II - RN Direct Care,
Job Title: Nurse II,
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm,
Department: Trinity - Nursing,
Posting Number: 14086,
Closing Date: 05/25/2026,
Posting Audience: Internal and External,
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical,
Salary Range: $6,579.41-$7,761.50,
Pay Frequency: Monthly,
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22,
Shift: Regular Weekend Day,
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework,
Travel: Up to 5%,
Regular/Temporary: Regular,
Full Time/Part Time: Full time,
FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt,
Facility

Location:

Richmond State Supported Living Center,
Job Location City: RICHMOND,
Job Location Address: 2100 PRESTON

Come 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.

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!

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The Acute Care RN performs complex nursing work providing for the assessment, care and treatment of individuals who reside in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC) setting. This position is a member of the professional team and shares responsibility with other team members for the development of the individuals' programs. Evaluates, treats and documents healthcare needs and/or issues and reports needs and/or issues to the appropriate person(s).

Communicates with others, such as direct care staff, physicians/PCP, administration, and other nursing staff to ensure optimal care as part of the interdisciplinary team. Notifies the supervisor and PCP of trends and concerns to ensure that communication is in place to provide consistent, high quality care for all persons served. Work involves data entry, documentation, completing reports and maintaining records.

Serves as a nurse preceptor for other nurses, as needed, and may assign nursing responsibilities to the unit LVN and RN I, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Participates in facility quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) initiatives, as required. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety and care of individuals and staff.

Works under general supervision of the Nurse Manager or Nursing Operations Officer, with moderate 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.

[MSP statement (use as needed):] This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required 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.

[May serve in an on‑call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.]

Performs complex and technical nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with HHSC, SSLC and state regulations, such as tracheostomy care,…