Senior Registered Nurse
Texas Health and Human Services, Austin, TX, United States
Date: Apr 14, 2026
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Job Details
Functional Title: Senior Registered Nurse
Job Title: Senior Registered Nurse (BSN)
Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
Department: MultiDisablPsych Nursing
Posting Number: 15881
Closing Date: 05/19/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Range: $7,532.75 - $7,532.75
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day (Additional Shift: Days (First))
Telework: Yes
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Position: Registered Nurse III
Facility Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4110 GUADALUPE
MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W
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. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Essential Job Functions
Provide direct nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and communicate with their family members as needed.
Observe, assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate outcomes and document all aspects of patient care.
Interpret and evaluate patient response to established plans of care.
Coordinate scheduling within assigned areas.
Provide primary management for service area during assigned shift in a supportive and clear supervisory manner.
Supervise, counsel, and evaluate other nursing staff.
Provide direction and coordination of staffing and patient care activities on assigned units in a consultative manner with nurse administrators and staff nurses by addressing performance problems promptly and keeping accurate documentation of interventions.
Collaborate with Nurse Coordinator, other charge nurses, Psychologists, Physicians and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure 24‑hour continuity of care.
Develop and present information for in‑service training or staff development.
May travel to other state hospitals or facilities on an as‑needed basis, approximately 10% of the time. No fixed itinerary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Nursing or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact), CGFNS, NCLEX‑RN, or a temporary permit to perform nursing duties under supervision while awaiting license issuance.
Additional Information
Active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified.
ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
Pre‑Employment Checks and Work Eligibility: Applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify.
Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies.
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Location: AUSTIN, TX
Job Details
Functional Title: Senior Registered Nurse
Job Title: Senior Registered Nurse (BSN)
Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
Department: MultiDisablPsych Nursing
Posting Number: 15881
Closing Date: 05/19/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Range: $7,532.75 - $7,532.75
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day (Additional Shift: Days (First))
Telework: Yes
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Position: Registered Nurse III
Facility Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4110 GUADALUPE
MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W
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. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Essential Job Functions
Provide direct nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and communicate with their family members as needed.
Observe, assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate outcomes and document all aspects of patient care.
Interpret and evaluate patient response to established plans of care.
Coordinate scheduling within assigned areas.
Provide primary management for service area during assigned shift in a supportive and clear supervisory manner.
Supervise, counsel, and evaluate other nursing staff.
Provide direction and coordination of staffing and patient care activities on assigned units in a consultative manner with nurse administrators and staff nurses by addressing performance problems promptly and keeping accurate documentation of interventions.
Collaborate with Nurse Coordinator, other charge nurses, Psychologists, Physicians and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure 24‑hour continuity of care.
Develop and present information for in‑service training or staff development.
May travel to other state hospitals or facilities on an as‑needed basis, approximately 10% of the time. No fixed itinerary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Nursing or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact), CGFNS, NCLEX‑RN, or a temporary permit to perform nursing duties under supervision while awaiting license issuance.
Additional Information
Active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified.
ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
Pre‑Employment Checks and Work Eligibility: Applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify.
Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies.
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