Nurse IV

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.

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Functional

Title:

Nurse IV

Job Title: Nurse IV

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Residential Care Supervisor H

Posting Number: 12912

Closing Date: 02/14/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26

Salary Range: $8,624.25 - $10,785.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Regular Evening and Weekend

Additional Shift:

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:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 290X, 46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX, 46YX, 66B, 66C, 66E, 66F, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66P, 66R, 66S, 66T, 66W

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of twelve psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Nurse IV‑ Nursing Quality Administrator works under minimal supervision reporting directly to the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). The Nursing Quality Administrator is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality individual care in accordance with accepted and approved Nursing standards of practice and regulatory requirements. Performs advanced senior level nursing work with major responsibilities to include program area inspections, compliance surveys, medication management, nurse treatment planning and training oversight, and evaluating the outcomes of the nursing care delivery system and the quality of care in general.

The Nursing Quality Administrator is also responsible for administrative practice; performance appraisal as assigned; fostering collegiality; ethical decision making; collaboration with all departments; integrating, educating, and interpreting research and theories; development of guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory standards; and assisting the CNE in resource utilization. Will develop, interpret, and implement policies and directives of HHSC, state hospital (SH) operating procedures, and local policies.

Is an active member of nursing leadership and various hospital committees. Can be assigned to cover duties of CNE and Assistant CNE in their absence as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

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 asked to work a specific shift schedule…