Senior Nursing Professional III
1 week ago
Flexible shifts available. Unit preferences will be discussed during the interview process.
Are you looking to excel in a setting that fosters both personal and professional growth while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Do you value working alongside dedicated, trustworthy colleagues who prioritize teamwork and inclusivity? The Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services is committed to cultivating a diverse community where employees feel appreciated, supported, and empowered while delivering specialized care to Texans in need.
If you are passionate about providing compassionate, innovative, and personalized care, we invite you to consider the position outlined below.
Under the direct oversight of the Chief Nurse Executive or Nurse Administrator, you will observe, assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care outcomes while meticulously documenting all aspects of care provided.
You will possess specialized knowledge regarding the patient demographics served. You will coordinate scheduling within designated areas and take primary responsibility for managing service areas during your assigned shifts, maintaining a supportive yet authoritative supervisory approach. You may also supervise, mentor, and evaluate other nursing personnel. Collaboration with Nurse Coordinators, fellow charge nurses, and Mental Health Supervisors/Specialists is essential to ensure continuous care around the clock. In the absence of the Nurse Coordinator or Nurse Manager, you may assume their responsibilities. Flexibility in your work schedule is required, allowing for initiative and independent judgment. You will provide direct nursing care to individual patients as necessary.Job duties, work location, and shift patterns are subject to change based on the hospital's operational needs.
Exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur.Additional responsibilities may include actively participating in or supporting the agency's disaster response and/or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation efforts, which may necessitate alternate shift assignments and/or locations.
This position may qualify for additional compensation for work performed during evenings, nights, and/or weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Regular attendance is expected, and you may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, a rotating schedule, extended shifts, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policies while performing other assigned duties.
KRA 1.
Conduct comprehensive health and mental status assessments of patients upon admission and/or transfer, documenting assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations in patient records to establish priorities and plan therapeutic nursing care.
Perform CPR and Heimlich maneuvers accurately and safely as per American Heart Association guidelines. (30%)KRA 2.
Provide guidance and coordination of staffing and patient care activities on assigned units in collaboration with nurse administrators and staff nurses, addressing performance issues promptly and maintaining accurate documentation of interventions.
Ensure effective utilization of nursing personnel on assigned units. (30%)KRA 3.
Facilitate a seamless admission and/or transfer process during working hours to support the hospital's mission by communicating with admissions staff and unit personnel, reviewing documentation to ensure appropriate patient status, and triaging patients as necessary.
(15%)KRA 4.
Execute medical staff orders and implement nursing interventions in accordance with established nursing care standards and hospital policies.
Assist in investigations related to client abuse and neglect. (5%)KRA 5.
Implement special precautions as ordered, explaining and documenting rights restrictions, and executing restraint/seclusion procedures according to departmental policies to ensure patient safety.
Safeguard patients from self-harm and uphold their rights. (5%)KRA 6. Participate in mandatory training to ensure staff competence and development.
Engage in ongoing in-service and educational programs relevant to the population served to address the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients.
Monitor adherence to treatment, intervention, and protection strategies (TIPS) during episodes of patient restraint (5%)KRA 7. Maintain open communication with the Chief Nurse Executive, Assistant Chief Nurse Executive, Nurse Administrator, and Nurse Manager to obtain and disseminate current information to staff on assigned units. (5%)
KRA 8. Perform additional duties as assigned.
Other responsibilities may include actively participating in or supporting the agency's disaster response and/or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation efforts, which may require alternate shift assignments and/or locations. (5%)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Familiarity with American Nurses Association Nursing Standards.
2. Understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act.
4. Proficiency in supervisory and management techniques.
5. Ability to perform CPR, agency-approved aggression management, restraint techniques, and emergency care in medical or psychiatric emergencies.
6. Skills for positive interactions with patients, staff, families, and the public.7. Capacity to handle crisis situations with composure.
8. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
9. Ability to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking.
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