Nurse II

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Agency: Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Location: Wichita Falls State Hospital, 6515 Kemp Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX

Salary Range: $6,579.41 – $7,761.50 per month

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Regular Evening and Weekend; additional Days, Nights, Weekends

Telework: Not Eligible

Travel: Up to 10%

Closing Date: March 5, 2026

• Under direct supervision of the Nurse Administrator and Nurse Manager, observe, assess, plan, intervene and evaluate outcomes and document all aspects of patient care.
• Provide primary proactive management for assigned service area and supervise, counsel, and evaluate other nursing staff.
• Coordinate staffing and patient care activities on assigned units, addressing performance issues promptly.
• Facilitate smooth admissions, transfers, and discharges, communicating with admissions staff and reviewing patient records.
• Carry out medical staff orders, implement nursing interventions, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide individual and group patient teaching on medications, illness, and treatment.
• Implement precautions, restraints, and seclusion procedures per policy, ensuring patient safety and rights.
• Participate in the client abuse and neglect process, performance improvement teams, and disaster response or COOP activation as required.
• Attend mandatory trainings and participate in ongoing in‑service education.

• Knowledge of American Nurses Association standards, department policies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Skills in supervisory and management techniques.
• Ability to perform CPR, aggression management, restraint techniques, and emergency care.
• Positive interaction skills with patients, staff, families, and the public.
• Calm crisis management and effective verbal & written communication.

Licensed registered nurse (RN) in the state of Texas (or a 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 (6) months of experience as a practicing RN.
• At least six (6) months of experience in a health agency, hospital, or health‑care facility is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including CANRS, Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct.
• Males aged 18‑25 must register with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered;
  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 is required; vaccination per CDC guidelines is mandatory.

HHSC and DSHS agencies provide reasonable accommodation during hiring and selection for qualified individuals with a disability.

Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background checks; E‑Verify is used and I‑9 documentation must be brought on the first day.

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