NURSE I
Company: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Location: Terrell
Posted on: October 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where
you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping
make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate
being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy,
hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and
inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community
atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted
while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing
hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and
individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for
the position below. Unit/shift selection will be discussed during
interview The Nurse I (Staff Nurse) performs entry-level to routine
(journey-level) nursing work at a competent level in the state
hospital under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager
(Nurse II/III). Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients
nursing care needs using specialized skills in an inpatient
psychiatric setting. Identifies nursing diagnoses or problem lists
and formulates an initial plan of care based on assessment data.
Establishes unit routines and develops and maintains the
therapeutic milieu. Makes observations of patient behavior and
status and reports to the psychiatrist, other recovery team
members, and supervising nurse, as appropriate. Carries out nursing
interventions as identified in the multidisciplinary recovery plan.
Administers medications as ordered and maintains medication
administration and controlled drug records according to facility
policy. Trains other staff members as necessary, or as requested.
Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use
of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as
assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to
actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet
the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or
recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such
participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment
and/or location.This position may be eligible to earn additional
pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.
Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be
asked 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.
Performs comprehensive assessment of patients' nursing care needs
including physical, behavioral, psychiatric, and social needs.
Observes and analyzes patient behavior and status, and documents in
the medical record or reports, as needed, to other team members,
including the attending psychiatrist. Develops or contributes to
the development of the individualized recovery plan in
collaboration with other recovery team members, based on data
obtained from the assessment. Provides comprehensive individual or
group health teaching and coping strategies to patients and/or
families in order to meet patient/family needs. Utilizes one-to-one
counseling skills in therapeutic interactions with patients to
assist them in identifying anxiety and developing coping
strategies. Initiates and implements population-specific nursing
interventions based on appropriate standards of care for the
assigned patient population. Administers medications and treatments
as ordered by the physician and maintains medication adminis
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