Nurse III - House Supervisor

Date: Feb 26, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Job Title: Nurse III - House Supervisor

Department: Residential Care Admissions

Posting Number: 14197

Closing Date: 03/28/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $7,532.75 - $8,886.16 per month

Shift: Evening

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Austin State Hospital, 4110 GUADALUPE, AUSTIN

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HHSC is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Nurse III House Supervisor performs highly complex nursing work and is responsible for the after‑hours operation of campus‑based nursing services. This position encompasses multiple responsibilities which include: management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, development of nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards, and other hospital policies and procedures. The House Supervisor develops and ensures program specific staffing plans are met and initiates action to reassign staff to accomplish appropriate staffing at all times.

Serves as a consultant, clinical and administrative expert to all staff after‑hours. Advises and communicates unusual incidents or significant events are conveyed to the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD), Medical Officer of the Day (MOD), Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), Assistant Chief Nurse Executive (ACNE) and Nurse Manager, when applicable. Participates in development of nursing policy and decision‑making as a member of the Nursing Clinical Operations Team.

Serves in the capacity of a Lead Clinical RN as assigned, or as needed. Must understand that duties, location of work and shift patterns are subject to change, as determined by administration, to meet the needs of the hospital. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Coordinates the after‑hours operation of campus‑based nursing services and the delivery of quality patient care. Makes hospital rounds on each area to promote nursing visibility and to assess unit operations are followed according to policy and procedure. Assists after hours nursing staff in the promotion of a safe and therapeutic environment. Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) conditions of participation, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Nurse…