Nurse II

Date and Location

Date:
Feb 11, 2026

Location:

BIG SPRING, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Nurse II

Job Title:

Nurse II

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Adm Acute Care Psych  Nursing

Posting Number: 13726

Closing Date: 05/12/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22

Salary Range: $6,579.41 - $7,761.50

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Regular Night and Weekend

Additional Shift: Days (First);
Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third);
Weekends

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Facility

Location:

Big Spring State Hospital

Job Location City: BIG SPRING

Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87

Other Locations:
Big Spring

MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

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? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS 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.

• Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Administrator and Nurse Manager, observes, assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates outcomes and documents all aspects of patient care.
• Possesses a unique knowledge regarding the patient population to be served.
• May coordinate scheduling within assigned areas.
• Provides primary proactive management for service area during assigned shift with a supportive but clear supervisory manner.
• Supervises, counsels, and evaluates other nursing staff.
• Collaborates with Nurse Coordinator, other Nurse Managers, and MH Supervisor/Specialist to ensure 24‑hour continuity of care.
• Assumes duties of the Nurse Coordinator during absence.
• Is flexible in work schedule and may work overtime or extended hours as needed.
• Provides direct nursing care to individual patients as needed, including CPR/Heimlich techniques and emergency care.
• Documents assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in patient records to determine priorities and plan therapeutic nursing care.
• Facilitates smooth admission and/or transfer processes and communicates with admissions staff.
• Performs medical staff orders and implements nursing interventions according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Provides and documents individual/group teaching to patients regarding medications, illness, special treatment, etc., using appropriate teaching/response methods.
• Implements special precautions, explains rights restrictions, and performs restraint/seclusion procedures according to policy.
• Participates in client abuse and neglect process, assures patient safety, and monitors Treatment Intervention Protection Strategies (TIPS).
• Participates as the nursing representative in performance improvement teams.
• Coordinates and…