Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse I — Impactful Care

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 64 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Texas Health and Human Services—Austin State Hospital is seeking a Nurse I (Staff Nurse). The role performs entry-to-routine nursing work under supervision, conducts comprehensive patient assessments, administers medications, and supports multidisciplinary recovery plans in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Eligible candidates must be a licensed RN in Texas or with reciprocity, and meet screening requirements. Regular hours, potential overtime, and discipline-specific training are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas or reciprocity.
• Background check, pre-employment drug screen, and required registry checks may apply.

Responsabilités

• Attends work regularly and may work specific or rotating shifts.
• Performs comprehensive assessments of patients' nursing care needs.
• Administers medications and maintains MAR and controlled drug records.
• Trains other staff in psychiatric nursing principles and milieu management.
• Works under moderate supervision with limited independent judgment.
• May participate in disaster response, COOP activation, or alternate shift/location.

Connaissances

Nursing techniques

Medical knowledge

Patient care

Computer skills

Written & verbal communication

Formation

Graduation from an accredited nursing program or four-year college/university with major nursing coursework

Description du poste

Texas Health and Human Services—Austin State Hospital is seeking a Nurse I (Staff Nurse). The role performs entry-to-routine nursing work under supervision, conducts comprehensive patient assessments, administers medications, and supports multidisciplinary recovery plans in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Eligible candidates must be a licensed RN in Texas or with reciprocity, and meet screening requirements. Regular hours, potential overtime, and discipline-specific training are provided.