Full Job Description
Functional Title: Senior Registered Nurse (BSN) Job Title: Senior Registered Nurse (BSN) Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: MedClinic/Prof Medical Svs M Posting Number: 23064 Closing Date: 12/11/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Range: $7,532.75- $8,886.16 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Austin State Hospital Job 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
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Job Description
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:
Position Requires: 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.
Registration, 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.
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
Telework Disclaimer:
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
