Infirmary RN

Overview

The Austin State Supported Living Center is accepting submissions for the following position at our facility: Campus/ Infirmary RN, Registered Nurses. Location: - Austin State Supported Living Center - 2203 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703 Open Shifts: (subject to change) - Days 2pm-10:30pm - All shifts include a 30 min unpaid lunch break - 40 hours/week - Every other weekend required Start Date: - ASAP Duties of Agency Campus/ Infirmary RN The RN Shift Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and overseeing nursing activities, and ensuring appropriate nursing staff coverage during the assigned shift. Serves as the point-of-contact for other interdisciplinary staff for coordination of nursing services for the assigned areas, or the SSLC as a whole, specific to SSLC needs. Responds to emergency situations to provide assessment, and ensures safety and care of individuals and staff. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Performs complex nursing work, including comprehensive physical assessments and care intervention, such as health screenings, treatments and other nursing procedures. Evaluates and documents healthcare needs and/or issues and reports health care needs and/or issues to the appropriate person(s). Provides oversight and coaching of, and delegates work to, nursing staff including direct care RNs and LVNs during the assigned shift. Assists with on-the-job nursing instruction and training of other nurses as instructed and serves as a resource for other nurses. Reports personnel issues to the assigned nurse managers for follow up. Provides input into subordinate nursing staff evaluations, as requested. Models appropriate interaction with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members, and with staff members. Develops and presents information for in service training or staff development, as assigned. Communicates with others, such as direct care staff, physicians, primary care practitioners (PCPs), administration, and other nursing staff to ensure optimal care as part of the interdisciplinary team. Notifies the Nurse Manager, Nurse Operations Officer (NOO) or other designated supervisor, of trends and concerns to ensure that communication is in place to provide consistent, high quality care for all persons served. Maintains a professional, harmonious working relationship with facility employees as well as outside agency employees. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, and facility policies and procedures. Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals. Performs CPR, suctioning, and other emergency procedures as directed by physician/PCP/protocol. Administers emergency medications as prescribed. Demonstrates a working knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment. Completes other assignments as instructed. Provides back-up coverage for nursing activities on an as-needed basis. Works under general supervision of the Nurse Manager, NOO or other designated supervisor, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Job Requirements for all candidates: - Must be licensed RN and able to practice in Texas - Preferably 2+ years as a direct care nurse - Charge nurse or supervisory experience is preferred - Experience needs to be hospital acute care, LTC , community clinics, public health, etc. (not Home Health or School Nurse) Here is our Timeline for hiring: - Qualified submissions welcome now through 10/17/2022 - Interviews now through 10/17/2022 - Hiring decisions on or before 10/17/2022 - Approximate start date week of 10/17/22 or 11/1/2022 - Minimum 6 month or 1 year contract - All compliance must be met before candidate can start. No exceptions. Other: - No requested time off will be approved at this time (can be discussed) - Must have valid photo ID and current American Heart Association CPR certification - Must have negative PPD results within last 12 months - COVID-19 testing with negative result required (we provide) - COVID-19 Vaccination card if applicable - Must be able to successfully pass a urine drug screen and background check (you provide) - Must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check (we provide)

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN)
• Are you able to commit to the schedule provided?

Company

A Texas State wide customer who has hundreds of programs and services that help more than 7 million Texans a month live better lives, and it’s their strong foundation of dedicated people who make it happen every single day. Vision: "Making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve." Mission: "Improving the health, safety and well-being of Texans with good stewardship of public resources."