Nurse II

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
  :
  Max Sec Psych  Nursing
• Posting Number
  : 13136
• Closing Date
  : 04/26/2026
• 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 Weekend Day
• Additional Shift
  :
  Days (First);
  Evenings (Second);
  Nights (Third);
  Weekends
• 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
  :
  Vernon State Hospital
• Job Location City
  : VERNON
• Job Location Address
  : 4730 COLLEGE DR
• 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.

• 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 patient upon admission and/or transfer and on an ongoing basis and documents assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in patient record in order to determine priorities and plan therapeutic nursing care. Performs CPR/Heimlich techniques correctly and safely according to the specifications of the American Heart Association.
• 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.
• Facilitates a smooth admission and/or transfer process during working hours in order to achieve the hospital mission by communicating with admissions staff, unit staff reviewing written documentation to ensure appropriate status and triage patients when needed.
• Carries out medical staff orders and implements nursing interventions according to acceptable nursing care standards and hospital policies and procedures. Meets with unit nursing staff to inform and disseminate information.
• Provides and documents individual/group teaching to patients regarding medications, illness, special treatment, etc. utilizing appropriate teaching/response methods for various age groups and cognitive levels to facilitate patient learning.
• Implements special precautions as ordered, explains and documents rights restrictions and implements restraint/seclusion procedures according to departmental policy and established nursing standards to maintain patient safety. Protects the…