RN II - Direct Care

Texas Health and Human Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CEUs

Lippincott access for resources

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Nurse II to provide routine nursing care within a State Supported Living Center in Denton, Texas. This role requires a Registered Nurse License and offers various shifts, including morning, evening, and night opportunities. Candidates will assess and treat individuals, ensuring optimal care through effective communication.

Join a supportive environment where wellness and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is prioritized. Opportunities for additional pay for evening and weekend shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License is required.
• Must perform routine nursing work and communicate effectively with healthcare team.
• Experience in direct patient care in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and treatment for individuals in a State Supported Living Center.
• Document healthcare needs and report to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with services provided by LVNs and Certified Medication Aides.

Skills

Routine nursing tasks

Tracheostomy care

Wound care

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Job Details

Date: Jun 19, 2026

Location: Denton, TX

Functional Title: RN II - Direct Care

Job Title: Nurse II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Infirmary-Nursing

Posting Number: 18139

Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $6,579.41 - $7,761.50/monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location: Denton State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: DENTON

Job Location Address: 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD

Other Locations: Denton

MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Nearest Major Market: Denton

Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas

Brief Job Description

This position is available for Morning, Evening and Night shifts on multiple homes. This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends, and may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations. Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Free CEUs and updated resources through Lippincott access for all nurses. The Direct Care RN performs routine level nursing work providing for the assessment, care and treatment of individuals who reside in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC) setting. Evaluates, treats and documents healthcare needs and/or issues and reports needs and/or issues to the appropriate person(s). Communicates with others, such as direct care staff, physicians/PCP, administration, and other nursing staff to ensure optimal care as part of the interdisciplinary team. Notifies the supervisor and PCP of trends and concerns to ensure that communication is in place to provide consistent, high quality care for all persons served. Completes data entry, required documentation and reports and maintains records. Assists with services provided by LVNs and Certified Medication Aides (CMA), as needed, and makes recommendations for improvements. Participates in facility quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) initiatives, as required. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety and care of individuals and staff. Works under moderate supervision of the Nurse Manager or Nursing Operations Officer, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Performs routine nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with HHSC, SSLC and state regulations, such as tracheostomy care, gastrostomy/jejunostomy care, wound care, breathing treatments, collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests when requested by lab personnel.