Registered Nurse

Overview

Rusk State Hospital is accepting submissions for the following positions at our facility: - 26 Registered Nurses. Minimum qualifications/requirements for all candidates: - Must be licensed by the state of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact for appropriate discipline (RN). - Complete immunization record, which meet HHSC requirements - American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification and Heimlich and the ability to perform these techniques correctly and safely according to the specifications of the AHA - Ability to physically be trained on and conduct Treatment Intervention and Preventative Strategies (TIPS), as well as all other HHSC required training - Ability to pass HHSC required fingerprinting - Preferably at least one year experience as a direct care nurse Duties of Registered Nurses: - Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients’ nursing care needs using specialized skills in psychiatric nursing. - Serves as a team leader and provides clinical supervision to other nursing staff members including LVNs and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants (PNA) as necessary. - Observes patient behavior and status and reports to the physician, other team members, and supervisor as appropriate. - Carries out nursing interventions as identified in the multi-disciplinary recovery plan. - Administers medications as ordered and maintains medication administration and controlled drug records according to facility policy. - Serves as group leader for therapeutic patient groups or patient teaching activities as necessary or as requested. Open Shifts: - Evenings (1:45p-10:15p) -Preferred - Days (5:45a-2:15p) - Nights (9:45p-6:15a) **All shifts include a 30 min unpaid lunch break **40 hours/week **Every other weekend required Additional Information: · Minimum 6 month or 1 year contract · Regular rates apply for all positions · 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) · No extra time off will be available during the holiday season including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s All compliance/credentialing must be met before candidate can start. No exceptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas (TX)

• How far away do you live from Rusk State Hospital.
• Of the shifts provided, which shifts will you be able to work? Days (5:45a-2:15p) Evenings (1:45p-10:15p) Nights (9:45p-6:15a)

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."