Registered Nurse, Diversion Center, RP

Job Description

Relief pool employees are hired to work on an ‘as-needed’ basis with hours of work that vary based upon the staff needs of the program to which they are assigned. Employees in this category are not eligible for employee benefits, such as leave time, health insurance, staff awards, etc. A relief pool employee may not work more than 1,000 hours per year, in accordance with BTCS Selection of Personnel procedure.

This position performs professional nursing duties as the Registered Nurse assigned to the Seguin Diversion Center. This Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a Charge Nurse on the unit and must possess strong knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of working with individuals with psychiatric and mental health and or medical concerns.

Responsibilities include nursing triage and assessment upon admission, medication administration and monitoring, education regarding diagnosis, providing RN delegation and training to support staff within the center. The RN will assess and complete nursing care plans and will communicate findings with the treatment team.

This RN must have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations. Tasks and documentation of services are provided in accordance with accepted legal and ethical nursing standards.

The RN will be directed/supervised by the Nurse Manager for clinical matters such as medications, pharmacy, injections, genetic testing, phlebotomy/laboratory matters and clinical assessments. The RN will be directed/supervised by the Program Manager for administrative matters such as requesting time off, scheduling and office flow. Personnel concerns will be addressed in coordination by both the Nurse Manager and the Program Manager.

Seguin, TX (Guadalupe County)

$59.05

• $1.00/hour – previous experience
• Up to $4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
• .75/hour – Bilingual
• Evening shift differential of $2.00/hour from 5 pm-7 pm
• Night shift differential of $4.00/hour after 7 pm-7 am
• Weekend shift differential of $4.00/hour
• Weekend overnight of $6.00/hour
• Shifts available 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• At least 2 years recent nursing experience in behavioral health and or substance use nursing.
• Experience can be in any inpatient, outpatient, or residential treatment type setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively and be part of a multidisciplinary professional team.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Windows/MS office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.

• ANCC Psychiatric/Mental Health Certification or CARN certification.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral health, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, ER or primary care.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Open until filled