Nurse III Job Big Spring area,Texas USA,Nursing

Posting
- Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm
- Adm Acute Care Psych Nursing
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Big Spring State Hospital
- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (4) - $7,000 - $8,999 per month

Functional Title

Nurse III

Job Title

Nurse III

Agency

Health & Human Services Comm

Department

Adm Acute Care Psych Nursing

Posting Number

16609

Closing Date

08/02/2026

Salary Range

$7,532.75 – $8,886.16 Monthly

Shift

Regular Weekend Day

Additional Shift

Days (First);
Evenings (Second);
Nights (Third);
Weekends

Telework

Not Eligible for Telework

Travel

Up to 10%

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

Facility Location

Big Spring State Hospital

Job Location City

BIG SPRING

Job Location Address

1901 N HIGHWAY 87

Brief

Job Description

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.

Essential

Job Functions

Assess the health/mental status of the patient upon admission and/or transfer and on an ongoing basis and documents assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in patient record to determine priorities and plan therapeutic nursing care. Performs CPR/Heimlich techniques correctly and safely according to the specifications of the American Heart Association. (30%)

Provides direction and coordination of staffing and patient care activities on assigned units in a consultative manner with nurse administrators and staff nurses by addressing performance problems promptly and keeping accurate documentation of interventions. Coordinates and administers the effective utilization of nursing service personnel on assigned units. (30%)

Facilitates a smooth admission and/or transfer process during working hours to achieve the hospital mission by communicating with admissions staff, unit staff reviewing written documentation to ensure appropriate status and triage patients when needed. (15%)

Carries out medical staff practitioners’ orders and implements nursing interventions according to acceptable nursing care standards and hospital policies and procedures. Assist in the client abuse and neglect investigation process. (5%)

Implements special precautions as ordered and explains and documents rights restrictions and implements restraint/seclusion procedures according to departmental policy and established nursing standards to maintain patient safety. Protect the patient from causing harm to self and/or others and uphold patient rights. (5%)

Attends mandatory training to ensure staff competence and development. Attends and participates in ongoing in‑service and other education and training programs appropriate to the population/age group to meet the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients. Monitors the use of treatment, intervention, and protection strategies (TIPS) to ensure the well‑being of patients and staff and that TIPS program requirements are adhered to during an episode of patient restraint.

(5%)

Communicates openly with Chief Nurse Executive/Asst. Chief Nurse Executive/Nurse Administrator/Nurse Manager to obtain current information to inform and disseminate to staff on assigned units. (5%)

Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or…