Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner II

Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner II

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Date:
Dec 17, 2025

Location:

VERNON, TX, US, 76385
Facility:
Vernon State Hospital (4730 College Dr., Vernon, TX 76385)

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Title:

Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner II

Job Title: Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner II

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission

Department: Max Sec Psych  Nursing

Posting Number: 12167

Closing Date: 01/16/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29

Salary Range: $12,390.00 - $14,356.00

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day (First possible days)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

MOS Codes: 290X, 46YX, 66P, 66R, HS

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally while making a positive impact on people’s lives? Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Advanced Practice RN to provide specialized care at our state‑operated psychiatric hospitals.

In this senior‑level role, you will assess, plan, and provide comprehensive psychiatric patient care independently or collaboratively, supervise APRNs and other health‑care professionals, lead recovery teams, and provide quality improvement leadership.

• Attend work on a regular basis and, when required, follow a specific shift schedule, rotating schedule, extended shift, or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Operate within the scope of licensure to promote and maintain a therapeutic and safe psychiatric milieu.
• Provide acute and long‑term psychiatric care, daily assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and documentation of care plans.
• Prescribe medications, order laboratory and diagnostic testing, interpret results, and make referrals.
• Conduct face‑to‑face assessments for individuals with acute and long‑term psychiatric diagnoses; review and update treatment plans as warranted.
• Lead Recovery Team Meetings, participate in court hearings, and serve as liaison to the courts.
• Conduct periodic reviews of hospitalized patients, including on‑call evaluations of status changes.
• Review recovery plans, identify risks, and coordinate support services such as OT, PT, and nursing.
• Maintain accurate documentation, monitor compliance with policies, and participate in revenue enhancement activities.
• Participate in hospital‑wide quality assessment, performance improvement, and OPPE activities.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Medical Director, including supervising others and representing the Medical Director in their absence.
• Engage in disaster response or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as required.

• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing methods, laws, and hospital operations.
• Knowledge of medical/psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment principles.
• Knowledge of developing and documenting case histories and care plans.
• Skills interpreting laboratory results.
• Skills in caring for patients using diagnostic and treatment tools.
• Ability to examine, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to supervise psychiatric care staff.
• Ability to interact appropriately with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Clear communication, both written and oral.
• Record‑keeping and medical record preparation.
• Interprofessional collaboration.
• Independent judgment and flexibility.

• Registered and certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing or another state with reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• APRN specialization certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent agency.
• Current DEA registration certificate.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI#).

• Graduation from an accredited advanced practice RN educational program with a master’s degree or higher.
• At least…