Nurse III​/Nurse Manager

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• Date Posted: Jan 6, 2026
• Location: MEXIA, TX
• Facility: Mexia State Supported Living Center, 540 CHAPEL DRIVE, MEXIA
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  Nurse III/ Nurse Manager
• Job Title: Nurse III/Nurse Manager
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Martin - Nursing
• Posting Number: 12512
• Closing Date: 03/07/2026
• Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
• Salary Range: $7,532.75 - $8,886.16
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

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.

Free CEUs and updated resources through Lippincott access for all nurses.

The Nurse Manager performs advanced (senior-level) nursing functions such as planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of nursing care on a 24-hour basis. The Nurse Manager is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations in all assigned areas. The Nurse Manager facilitates the identification and implementation of Standards of Practice that are consistent with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), accepted ICF-IID rules, The Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and the Texas State Board of Nursing.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring a competent workforce. They provide clinical direction and expertise and ensure care is provided based on individual resident characteristics such as age, developmental level, diagnoses, and/or specialized resident needs. They participate in the development and support of integrated treatment teams; and work closely with other divisions and departments, interdisciplinary teams (IDTs), residents and their families;

and external organizations such as professional groups, advocacy groups, surveyors and monitors. The Nurse Manager participates in performance improvement and quality assurance activities. Supervises the work of others including hiring, time and leave activities, training/coaching, and completing performance evaluations of staff. Provide 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 judgement.

• 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.
• Plans, organizes, directs and manages the daily operations and activities of the assigned area following SSLC and HHSC policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations, and ICF-IID standards in order to provide quality health services and care to individuals served by the state supported living center.
• Serves as the spokesperson and catalyst for the professional practice of program-based nursing services through active and productive participation in performance improvement activities which include monitoring nursing performance indicators, conducting nursing record reviews, conducting nursing peer reviews, and participating in reviews of serious incidents when assigned.
• Coordinates and manages overall activities of the nursing services provided in the assigned area by monitoring all levels of nursing staff. Promotes an environment that empowers nurses to provide effective, compassionate and efficient nursing care by fostering a climate that enhances job satisfaction…