RN - Community Health & Development (Sign-On $5k)

Spindletop Center; Texas; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Spindletop Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver nursing services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or mental health diagnoses. You will support care planning, supervise licensed and non-licensed staff, and ensure documentation meets TXBON and policy standards.

The role requires Texas RN licensure, with preferred experience in IDD or mental health, and strong computer and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the state of Texas as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or a mental health diagnosis preferred.
• Ability to manage and document nursing tasks accurately per standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing services to assigned consumers.
• Monitor caseloads and administer medications.
• Maintain nursing records per standards and regulations.
• Delegate nursing tasks according to TXBON standards.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and available for care.

Skills

Communication

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Documentation

Data entry

Multitasking

Community resources

Rapport building

Education

RN license (TX)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

Registered Nurse- Salary Range: $63,104-68,955/annually Sign-on Bonus $5,000

JOB PURPOSE: Providesregistered nursing services as determined by individual needs to children andadults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrumdisorders, mental health diagnosis or related conditions. Assist in thedevelopment of the Individual Plan of Care, and provides services and monitorsthe activities and delivery of services for licensed and non-licensed nursingpersonnel in accordance with established TXBON standards of the NursingPractice Act according to licensure, accepted Medical/Nursing Standards andAssociated Standards approved by state and local regulatory agencies. Isresponsible for the implementation of current service delivery standards toconsumers as established in the Policy and Procedures of Spindletop Center.Responsible for providing training regarding tasks that are delegated tounlicensed persons as well as overseeing this work and ensuring that it isperformed correctly. May providetraining to other staff, providers, individuals, family members, volunteers andstudents. Completes documentation relative to work performed.

DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Current licensure in the state of Texas as aRegistered Nurse. Experience withserving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or a mentalhealth diagnosis preferred.

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IFAPPLICABLE): RN

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Possessexceptional skills in oral and written communication using a computer and electronicmedical record-related software applications, word processing, spreadsheets andspecific databases.
• Abilityto compose documents according to departmental and state standards.
• Abilityto input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, producereports.
• Computer? skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Googleapplications.
• Skilledin delivering professional customer service and detail oriented work.
• Abilityto handle multiple tasks and prioritize work to complete in a timely manner.
• Familiaritywith community resources.
• Abilityto build rapport with individuals and support systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):

• Maybe required to interact with other governmental agencies, family members, andgeneral public to determine needs and actions to be taken.
• CurrentState of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must becurrently licensed in that state.
• Liabilityinsurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center propertyor for Center business. Must beinsurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicleor drives personal car on Center business.
• Mustcomplete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• Availabilityof a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
• Workmay take place within office setting, community setting, nursing facilities andwithin the residences of individuals.
• Travelmay be required within the 4 county service area.
• Maybe required to work hours outside of the M-F 8-5 framework.
• Maybe required to participate in on-call rotation
• Maybe required to participate in evacuation plans in the event of emergency and anevacuation of individuals is deemed necessary.
• Mustsubmit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Mustsuccessfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Mustbe physically able to conduct personal/business visits to include walking onuneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for periods of time if required.
• Providescomprehensive nursing services to assigned consumers, including but not limitedto monitoring of caseload, focused assessments, medication administration,education, training, and symptom management.
• Maintainsnursing records in accordance with all applicable standards.
• DelegatesNursing Tasks according to TXBON standards and Center Policy.
• Maintainsadequate nursing supplies at all times and reorders as necessary. No delays inthe provision of services due to lack of supplies.
• Meetswith individuals and families interested in selecting Spindletop as a serviceprovider as requested.
• Attendsand participates in Person Directed Planning meetings as scheduled to providenursing oversight and direction regarding areas of health and safety.
• Hasno more than 3 medication errors per year according to medication reports.

Work Behaviors & Standards

• Attendswork regularly and punctually in order to provide reliable and consistentcoverage in area of responsibility.Arrives at designated time and departs according to schedule. Maintains a willingness to adjust schedule tomeet the needs of the situation. Makesevery attempt to pre-schedule absences and provide dependable coverage andservice. Complies with Center policiesregarding leave usage, absenteeism, and tardiness.
• Interactswith clients in an emotionally supportive and/or therapeutic manner in order toprovide an environment of caring, dignity, and respect.
• Worksharmoniously with fellow employees, supervisors, family, and friends of personsserved, and the public in order to create an environment of caring, dignity andrespect, and that allows for the accomplishment of the Center's mission.
• Utilizeswork time effectively to insure that all assignments are completed in athorough and timely manner.
• Abidesby all Center policies and procedures regarding training objectives andrequirements including those that relate to safety and infectious diseasecontrol. Will keep all Staff Development mandatory trainings current.
• Adheresto Center policies and procedures and all applicable requirements andregulations of HHSC, CMS, Texas Administrative Code, CARF, relevant contractsand all other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Maintainsconfidentiality regarding consumers, records, personnel, and other sensitiveand confidential information in order to comply with Center, state, and federalpolicy.