Registered Nurse

Overview

Kerrville State Hospital is accepting submissions for the following positions at our facility for the maximum security unit: 23 Registered Nurses Shifts available are as follows: 6:30a-3p, 2:30p-11p, and 10:30p-7a Duties of Agency Registered Nurse Performs routine nursing duties. Work involves providing for the assessment, care and treatment of individuals. May train others. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Shift Coordinator. The Unit RN may assign nursing responsibilities to the Unit LVN in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. The responsibility of the Unit RN is to provide for and supervise the professional nursing care of the individuals who reside in a State Hospital. The Unit RN is a member of the professional team and shares responsibility with other team members for the development of the individual’s program. Work involves communication skills, i.e. relaying information to other team members, Primary Care Provider, nurses; data entry, documentation, completing reports, maintaining personnel records, supervisory duties of LVNs and psychiatric nursing assistants, and following all facility rules/policies. Job Requirements for all candidates: - Must be licensed RN and able to practice in Texas - Preferably 1+ years as a direct care nurse - 1+ years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred Other: - Regular rates apply for all positions - Any requested time off in excess of three days needed before Jan 5, 2023 must be discussed at time of interview - Must have valid photo ID and current American Heart Association CPR certification - Must have a valid license in Texas or a compact state. - 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 (Relode provides) - Must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check (Facility provides) Training will consist of four weeks of training from 8 am to 5 pm, Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas (TX)
• Do you have 1+ years experience as a direct care nurse?
• Do you have 1+ years of psychiatric nursing experience?

Company

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