Texas Health and Human Services
Nurse II
– Texas Health and Human Services
Posting Number: 4968 | Closing Date: 01/17/2026
Job Information
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: MaxSecPsych Nursing
Location: Vernon State Hospital, 4730 COLLEGE DR, VERNON, TX
Shift: Regular Weekend Day (Additional Shift: Days, Evenings, Nights)
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel: Up to 5%
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 | Salary Range: $6,579.41 - $7,761.50
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W
Overview Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites qualified candidates to join a team dedicated to providing specialized care for Texans in need. The psychiatric hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission and offer state‑of‑the‑art, recovery‑oriented care.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Administrator/Manager, observe, assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care outcomes.
Coordinate scheduling and primary proactive management for service areas during assigned shifts.
Supervise, counsel, and evaluate other nursing staff, collaborating with Nurse Coordinator, other Nurse Managers, and MH Supervisor/Specialist to maintain 24‑hour continuity of care.
Provide direct nursing care to individual patients as needed.
Document all aspects of patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Ensure compliance with blood exposure protocols and other infection control measures.
Assist in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, including alternate shift patterns or locations as required.
Act as Nurse Coordinator in the absence of the designated staff member.
Perform other duties as assigned, such as endurance of additional pay for evenings, nights, weekends, or maximum security locations.
Essential Job Functions
Attend work regularly, adhering to the agency’s shift schedule, extended shifts, and overtime policy.
Assess patients’ health/mental status upon admission, transfer, and ongoing care, documenting in patient records.
Perform CPR/Heimlich correctly per American Heart Association standards.
Coordinate staffing and patient care activities, address performance problems, and maintain accurate documentation.
Facilitate admissions or transfers to ensure mission alignment.
Carry out medical staff orders and implement nursing interventions per nursing care standards.
Provide individual and group teaching about medications, illness, and treatment.
Implement special precautions, restraints, and seclusion procedures to maintain safety and uphold patient rights.
Participate in client abuse and neglect processes, performance improvement teams, and nursing service utilization.
Attend mandatory trainings and in‑service education relevant to the patient population.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of American Nurses Association Nursing Standards.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act.
Skills in supervisory and management techniques.
Ability to perform CPR, aggression management, restraint techniques, and emergency care.
Skills for positive interaction with patients, staff, families, and the public.
Ability to handle crisis situations calmly.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Registration, Licensure, and Certifications Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
Initial Screening Criteria
Graduation from a Nursing Program accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
Minimum six (6) months of RN experience in a recognized health agency, hospital, or healthcare facility.
One (1) year of RN experience preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Additional Information Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct. Males 18‑25 must register with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years old; Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21.
Flexibility in work hours is required. Overtime and extended hours may be necessary. Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital procedures for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and influenza is required. If influenza vaccination is not chosen, a mask and protective measures may be required.
ADA Accommodations HHSC and DSHS agencies provide reasonable accommodations during hiring and selection for qualified individuals with a disability. Assistance for online application or interview accommodations is available. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747.
Pre‑Employment Checks & Work Eligibility HHSC uses E‑Verify. Bring I‑9 documentation on your first day of work. Download the I‑9 form. Depending on the program area and position requirements, selected applicants may be required to pass additional background checks.
Telework Disclaimer While this position may be eligible for telework, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies and the discretion of the direct supervisor.
Senior Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Health Care Provider; Government Administration
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– Texas Health and Human Services
Posting Number: 4968 | Closing Date: 01/17/2026
Job Information
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: MaxSecPsych Nursing
Location: Vernon State Hospital, 4730 COLLEGE DR, VERNON, TX
Shift: Regular Weekend Day (Additional Shift: Days, Evenings, Nights)
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel: Up to 5%
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 | Salary Range: $6,579.41 - $7,761.50
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W
Overview Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites qualified candidates to join a team dedicated to providing specialized care for Texans in need. The psychiatric hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission and offer state‑of‑the‑art, recovery‑oriented care.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Administrator/Manager, observe, assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care outcomes.
Coordinate scheduling and primary proactive management for service areas during assigned shifts.
Supervise, counsel, and evaluate other nursing staff, collaborating with Nurse Coordinator, other Nurse Managers, and MH Supervisor/Specialist to maintain 24‑hour continuity of care.
Provide direct nursing care to individual patients as needed.
Document all aspects of patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Ensure compliance with blood exposure protocols and other infection control measures.
Assist in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, including alternate shift patterns or locations as required.
Act as Nurse Coordinator in the absence of the designated staff member.
Perform other duties as assigned, such as endurance of additional pay for evenings, nights, weekends, or maximum security locations.
Essential Job Functions
Attend work regularly, adhering to the agency’s shift schedule, extended shifts, and overtime policy.
Assess patients’ health/mental status upon admission, transfer, and ongoing care, documenting in patient records.
Perform CPR/Heimlich correctly per American Heart Association standards.
Coordinate staffing and patient care activities, address performance problems, and maintain accurate documentation.
Facilitate admissions or transfers to ensure mission alignment.
Carry out medical staff orders and implement nursing interventions per nursing care standards.
Provide individual and group teaching about medications, illness, and treatment.
Implement special precautions, restraints, and seclusion procedures to maintain safety and uphold patient rights.
Participate in client abuse and neglect processes, performance improvement teams, and nursing service utilization.
Attend mandatory trainings and in‑service education relevant to the patient population.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of American Nurses Association Nursing Standards.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act.
Skills in supervisory and management techniques.
Ability to perform CPR, aggression management, restraint techniques, and emergency care.
Skills for positive interaction with patients, staff, families, and the public.
Ability to handle crisis situations calmly.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Registration, Licensure, and Certifications Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
Initial Screening Criteria
Graduation from a Nursing Program accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
Minimum six (6) months of RN experience in a recognized health agency, hospital, or healthcare facility.
One (1) year of RN experience preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Additional Information Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct. Males 18‑25 must register with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years old; Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21.
Flexibility in work hours is required. Overtime and extended hours may be necessary. Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital procedures for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and influenza is required. If influenza vaccination is not chosen, a mask and protective measures may be required.
ADA Accommodations HHSC and DSHS agencies provide reasonable accommodations during hiring and selection for qualified individuals with a disability. Assistance for online application or interview accommodations is available. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747.
Pre‑Employment Checks & Work Eligibility HHSC uses E‑Verify. Bring I‑9 documentation on your first day of work. Download the I‑9 form. Depending on the program area and position requirements, selected applicants may be required to pass additional background checks.
Telework Disclaimer While this position may be eligible for telework, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies and the discretion of the direct supervisor.
Senior Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Health Care Provider; Government Administration
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