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Overview

Functional Title: Nurse II
Job Title: Nurse II
Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
Department: Adm AcuteCarePsych Nursing
Posting Number: 8858
Closing Date: 12/04/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Salary Range: $6,579.41-$7,761.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Regular Night
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location: El Paso Psychiatric Center
Job Location City: EL PASO
Job Location Address: 4615 ALAMEDA AVE
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Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Administrator/Nurse Manager, observes, assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates outcomes and documents all aspects of patient care.
• Provide primary proactive management for the service area during the assigned shift with supervisory guidance; supervise, counsel, and evaluate other nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Coordinator, other Nurse Managers, and MH Supervisor/Specialist to ensure 24-hour continuity of care; assume duties of the Nurse Coordinator during absence.
• Provide direct nursing care to individual patients as needed and participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Coordinate scheduling within assigned areas and adapt duties as determined by administration to meet hospital needs.
• Ensure treatment is aligned with nursing standards and hospital policies; disseminate information to unit nursing staff.
• Teach patients and families about medications, illness, and treatments using appropriate methods for various ages and cognitive levels.
• Implement precautions, document rights restrictions, and apply restraint/seclusion procedures per policy to maintain patient safety.
• Participate in abuse/neglect processes, safety monitoring, and Performance Improvement activities; coordinate effective utilization of nursing staff on assigned units.
• Attend mandatory trainings and ongoing in-service programs relevant to patient population and care needs.
• Assist with disaster response and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activations as needed, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of ANA Nursing Standards; knowledge of departmental policies and procedures; knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act; supervisory and management skills; CPR and emergency care skills; ability to interact positively with patients, staff, families, and the public; ability to remain calm in crisis; effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas (or state recognizing reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
• Initial Screening Criteria: Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program; at least 6 months of experience as a practicing RN; 6 months of RN experience in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility preferred; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Additional Information

• Applicants must pass fingerprint background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, LEIE).
• Male applicants aged 18-25 must be registered with Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18; Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21.
• Flexibility in work hours; overtime and/or extended hours may be required.
• Immunization requirements: HHSC policy may require vaccination or protective measures (masking if not vaccinated for influenza in applicable roles).
• Telework eligibility is possible; telework policies apply.

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