Nurse III - Supervisory Lead in Psychiatric Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) at Austin State Hospital seeks a Nurse III in a supervisory role. You will oversee nursing care, coordinate staffing, and ensure 24-hour continuity of care under the Chief Nurse Executive’s supervision.

The role requires RN licensure in Texas, 3+ years of RN experience, and strong supervisory and crisis-management skills. This full-time position offers night shifts and generous benefits through HHSC.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of RN work experience.
• Graduation from a Nursing Program accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Licensed to practice as an RN in Texas (or reciprocity).

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, plan, intervene and evaluate patient care.
• Coordinate staffing and patient care activities on assigned units.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed and supervise other nursing staff.
• Ensure 24-hour continuity of care in collaboration with supervisors.
• May assume duties of Nurse Coordinator/Manager during absence.

Skills

Supervisory skills

CPR

Communication

Nursing assessment

Education

Nursing program accreditation

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) at Austin State Hospital seeks a Nurse III in a supervisory role. You will oversee nursing care, coordinate staffing, and ensure 24-hour continuity of care under the Chief Nurse Executive’s supervision.

The role requires RN licensure in Texas, 3+ years of RN experience, and strong supervisory and crisis-management skills. This full-time position offers night shifts and generous benefits through HHSC.