Nurse II - Direct Care RN

Career Opportunities:
Nurse II
- Direct Care RN (19274)

Posting 19274
-Posted
07/23/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Unit 2 - Nursing

- Healthcare Support

- San Antonio State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Nurse II
  - Direct Care RN
• Job Title:
  
  Nurse II
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:
  Unit 2 - Nursing
• Posting Number: 19274
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Healthcare Support
• Salary Range: $6,579.41-$7,761.50
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework:
  Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  San Antonio State Supported Living Center
• Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO
• Job Location Address: 6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS AVE
• Other Locations:
  None
• MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Brief

Job Description:

This position is available for Morning, Evening and Night shifts on multiple homes.

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

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

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The Direct Care RN performs routine level nursing work providing for the assessment, care and treatment of individuals who reside in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC) setting. Evaluates, treats and documents healthcare needs and/or issues and reports needs and/or issues to the appropriate person(s). Communicates with others, such as direct care staff, physicians/PCP, administration, and other nursing staff to ensure optimal care as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Notifies the supervisor and PCP of trends and concerns to ensure that communication is in place to provide consistent, high quality care for all persons served. Completes data entry, required documentation and reports and maintains records.

Assists with services provided by LVNs and Certified Medication Aides (CMA), as needed, and makes recommendations for improvements. Participates in facility quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) initiatives, as required. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety and care of individuals and staff. Works under moderate supervision of the Nurse Manager or Nursing Operations Officer, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required 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.

May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

Performs routine nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with HHSC,…