Nurse II

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  Nurse II
• Job Title: Nurse II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Adm Acute Care Psych  Nursing
• Posting Number: 10323
• Closing Date: 02/01/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
• Salary Range: $6,579.41–$7,761.50
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Regular Evening 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:
  
  Terrell State Hospital
• Job Location City: TERRELL
• Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN
• Other Locations:
• 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, the Nurse II observes, assesses, plans, intervenes, and evaluates outcomes, documenting all aspects of patient care. The Nurse II possesses a unique knowledge of the patient population to be served, may coordinate scheduling within assigned areas, and provides primary proactive management for the service area during the assigned shift with a supportive but clear supervisory manner.

The Nurse II supervises, counsels, and evaluates other nursing staff, collaborates with the Nurse Coordinator, other Nurse Managers, and MH Supervisor/Specialist to ensure 24‑hour continuity of care, and assumes duties of the Nurse Coordinator during absences. The Nurse II is flexible in work schedule, has broad latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and provides direct nursing care to individual patients as needed.

The duties, location of work, and shift/pattern are subject to change as determined by administration to meet the needs of the hospital. The role may include exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Performs other duties as assigned, which may include actively participating in or serving in a supporting role 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.

Assesses the health/mental status of the…