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Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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Overview
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. HHSC supports you at each stage of your life and work journey. Benefits include 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, opportunities for career advancement, and more. Explore details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title:
Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner Job Title:
Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner Agency:
Health & Human Services Commission Department:
MaxSecPsych Psychiatry Posting Number:
9411 Closing Date:
10/18/2025 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-29 Salary Range:
$12,390.00-$14,356.00 Pay Frequency:
Monthly 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:
Vernon State Hospital Job Location City:
VERNON Job Location Address:
4730 COLLEGE DR Brief Job Description
The Psychiatric Advanced Practice RN is appointed by the Medical Director with approval of the State Hospital Superintendent. The role involves highly advanced (senior-level) psychiatric care under delegated supervision by a psychiatrist. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and providing comprehensive psychiatric patient care independently or with a team, supervising others, and performing administrative duties. The position may involve telemedicine collaboration with physicians, quality assessment participation, and leadership of the patient recovery team. The role supports disaster response and COOP activation as needed and may require alternate shift patterns. Responsibilities
• Performs advanced psychiatric care under supervision of a physician; assesses, plans, and provides care independently or with others. • Directs psychiatric activities and treatment, monitors trends, and recommends improvements. • Prescribes medications (including antipsychotics), orders and interprets tests, and makes referrals. • Leads recovery team meetings, participates in court hearings, and liaises with courts. • Supervises APRNs and other staff; participates in quality improvement and OPPE activities. • Maintains accurate documentation and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. • May participate in telemedicine with physicians; willing to serve in leadership roles within the recovery team. Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work regularly and supports required shift schedules, overtime as needed. Promotes a therapeutic and safe psychiatric milieu; provides acute and long-term care; conducts routine evaluations. Prescribes medications, orders tests, consults, and makes referrals. Provides direct psychiatric care including initial and ongoing assessments; reviews treatment plans. Leads rounds, recovery team meetings, court involvement, and liaison to courts. Reviews hospitalized patients on-call evaluations; ensures necessary supports are identified. Ensures accurate and timely documentation, including brief summaries and assessments; supports revenue integrity and policy compliance. Performs audits and participates in hospital-wide quality improvement programs and OPPE. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of psychiatric/nursing methods, laws, and hospital operations. Knowledge of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment procedures in psychiatry. Knowledge of documentation and care plan development. Skills in interpreting laboratory results and using diagnostic tools. Ability to supervise others and work with interdisciplinary teams; communicate clearly in writing and orally. Ability to work independently and adapt to shifting responsibilities. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications
Must be registered and certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing or via reciprocity; APRN specialization certified by a recognized certifying body; current DEA registration; and a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Initial Screening Criteria
Master’s degree or higher in an advanced practice nursing program; at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience; 1 year of APRN work preferred; 1 year of supervisory/leadership experience. Additional Information
Applicants must pass background checks, fingerprinting, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. Immunization compliance is required. Telework may be eligible per policy. Applicants aged 18+ (Waco Center for Youth 21+). Flexibility for hours and possible extended shifts. Males 18-25 must be registered with Selective Service.
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Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. HHSC supports you at each stage of your life and work journey. Benefits include 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, opportunities for career advancement, and more. Explore details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title:
Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner Job Title:
Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner Agency:
Health & Human Services Commission Department:
MaxSecPsych Psychiatry Posting Number:
9411 Closing Date:
10/18/2025 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-29 Salary Range:
$12,390.00-$14,356.00 Pay Frequency:
Monthly 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:
Vernon State Hospital Job Location City:
VERNON Job Location Address:
4730 COLLEGE DR Brief Job Description
The Psychiatric Advanced Practice RN is appointed by the Medical Director with approval of the State Hospital Superintendent. The role involves highly advanced (senior-level) psychiatric care under delegated supervision by a psychiatrist. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and providing comprehensive psychiatric patient care independently or with a team, supervising others, and performing administrative duties. The position may involve telemedicine collaboration with physicians, quality assessment participation, and leadership of the patient recovery team. The role supports disaster response and COOP activation as needed and may require alternate shift patterns. Responsibilities
• Performs advanced psychiatric care under supervision of a physician; assesses, plans, and provides care independently or with others. • Directs psychiatric activities and treatment, monitors trends, and recommends improvements. • Prescribes medications (including antipsychotics), orders and interprets tests, and makes referrals. • Leads recovery team meetings, participates in court hearings, and liaises with courts. • Supervises APRNs and other staff; participates in quality improvement and OPPE activities. • Maintains accurate documentation and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. • May participate in telemedicine with physicians; willing to serve in leadership roles within the recovery team. Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work regularly and supports required shift schedules, overtime as needed. Promotes a therapeutic and safe psychiatric milieu; provides acute and long-term care; conducts routine evaluations. Prescribes medications, orders tests, consults, and makes referrals. Provides direct psychiatric care including initial and ongoing assessments; reviews treatment plans. Leads rounds, recovery team meetings, court involvement, and liaison to courts. Reviews hospitalized patients on-call evaluations; ensures necessary supports are identified. Ensures accurate and timely documentation, including brief summaries and assessments; supports revenue integrity and policy compliance. Performs audits and participates in hospital-wide quality improvement programs and OPPE. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of psychiatric/nursing methods, laws, and hospital operations. Knowledge of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment procedures in psychiatry. Knowledge of documentation and care plan development. Skills in interpreting laboratory results and using diagnostic tools. Ability to supervise others and work with interdisciplinary teams; communicate clearly in writing and orally. Ability to work independently and adapt to shifting responsibilities. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications
Must be registered and certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing or via reciprocity; APRN specialization certified by a recognized certifying body; current DEA registration; and a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Initial Screening Criteria
Master’s degree or higher in an advanced practice nursing program; at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience; 1 year of APRN work preferred; 1 year of supervisory/leadership experience. Additional Information
Applicants must pass background checks, fingerprinting, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. Immunization compliance is required. Telework may be eligible per policy. Applicants aged 18+ (Waco Center for Youth 21+). Flexibility for hours and possible extended shifts. Males 18-25 must be registered with Selective Service.
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