Clinic RN - Full Time

The Annex; Austin (TX); In loco; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Annex in Austin, TX is seeking a Clinic RN to provide clinical oversight, coordinate nursing services across mental health treatment levels, including weekends. The role emphasizes patient safety and integration of medical and psychiatric care within the interdisciplinary team.

You will lead LVNs, supervise nursing workflows, ensure accurate documentation, and participate in incident investigations. A BSN is preferred, active TX RN license, and 3–5 years in behavioral health are expected,

Competenze

• BSN preferred and Texas RN license active.
• 3–5 years nursing experience in behavioral health.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Clinical leadership or charge-nurse experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provides clinical guidance and coordination for LVNs and unlicensed staff.
• Participates in hiring input, onboarding support, scheduling coordination, performance feedback, and clinical coaching.
• Maintains oversight of nursing workflows including medication management, infection control practices, and clinical documentation standards.
• Leads nursing huddles or meetings and participates in leadership, safety, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and maintains nursing policies and procedures aligned with Texas regulations and Joint Commission requirements.
• Oversees all aspects of medication administration processes, including storage, reconciliation, monitoring, and documentation.
• Maintains accurate nursing documentation and ensures EMR records meet all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Conoscenze

Clinical leadership

Behavioral health

EMR proficiency

Infection control

Medication management

Crisis response

Communication

Formazione

Texas RN license

BSN preferred

BLS/CPR certification

Driver’s license

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

The Clinic RN (Registered Nurse) is responsible for the clinical oversight, coordination, and day-to-day functioning of nursing services at The Annex, which provides comprehensive mental health treatment across multiple levels of care, including weekends. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care; compliance with all applicable health, safety, and regulatory requirements; and effective integration of medical and psychiatric services within the interdisciplinary treatment team.

While this position does not function as a traditional personnel manager, the Clinic RN serves as the primary clinical leader for nursing services and maintains accountability for nursing standards, medication safety, infection control, and nursing-related clinical processes. The Clinic RN plays a critical role in promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Functional Oversight Responsibilities

• Provides clinical guidance and coordination for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and any unlicensed medical support staff (e.g., CNAs or Medical Assistants, if applicable), consistent with scope-of-practice regulations.
• Participates in hiring input, onboarding support, scheduling coordination, performance feedback, and clinical coaching for nursing staff in collaboration with leadership.
• Maintains oversight of nursing workflows including medication management, infection control practices, and clinical documentation standards.
• Facilitates nursing huddles or meetings and participates in leadership, safety, and quality-improvement initiatives.
  

Detailed Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains nursing policies and procedures aligned with organizational standards, Texas regulations, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Oversees all aspects of medication administration processes, including storage, reconciliation, monitoring, and documentation.
• Conducts routine audits of Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Monitors adherence to infection control protocols, required health screenings, and regulatory safety standards.
• Collaborates closely with the Clinical Director and Executive Director to ensure effective integration of nursing care within treatment planning and clinical programming.
• Provides ongoing clinical education, competency validation, and skills development for nursing and medical support staff.
• Coordinates nursing schedules to support appropriate clinical coverage across all program hours.
• Leads participation in incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action planning related to medical or nursing events.
• Serves as a primary liaison with external medical providers, pharmacies, and ancillary healthcare partners as appropriate.
• Participates in medical components of client admissions and ongoing assessments when indicated.
• Maintains accurate nursing documentation and ensures EMR records meet all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing best practices within behavioral health and psychotropic medication management.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and professional guidance without formal managerial authority.
• Sound clinical judgment and effective decision-making in crisis or high-acuity situations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary coordination skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of infection control, medication regulations, and healthcare safety standards.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and commitment to ethical, client-centered care.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current, active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatric treatment settings.
• Prior experience providing clinical leadership, charge-nurse responsibilities, or program coordination strongly preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.