Evening Nurse Leader | After-Hours Campus Supervisor

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Nurse III - House Supervisor at Austin State Hospital. The role oversees after-hours nursing operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides clinical leadership across nursing staff.

The position emphasizes staffing, patient safety, and collaboration with hospital leadership. Eligible for overtime and career growth within HHSC’s hospital system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Nursing Program accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas prior to hire.
• Familiarity with state hospital policies and procedures is expected.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift or rotating schedule.
• Coordinates the after-hours operation of campus-based nursing services and delivery of quality patient care.
• Implements program specific staffing plans and directs staff to meet staffing numbers.
• Administrative lead during disasters and emergencies and coordinates drills and safety protocols.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical nursing practice

Communication skills

Disaster response coordination

Time management

Incident command

Education

RN license in Texas

Nursing program accredited by Texas Board of Nurse Examiners

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Nurse III - House Supervisor at Austin State Hospital. The role oversees after-hours nursing operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides clinical leadership across nursing staff.

The position emphasizes staffing, patient safety, and collaboration with hospital leadership. Eligible for overtime and career growth within HHSC’s hospital system.