Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

To work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Texas Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) program, you must have an active Texas RN license, at least one year of experience as an RN within the last 36 months, and pass a background check. Require experience with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) and strong skills in care planning and staff supervision.

Key Qualification:
Requirements Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Texas Board of Nursing or compact state.
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience is required, often within the last 36 months.
Background Check: Must pass criminal history background checks required by Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Skills & Knowledge: Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is preferred. Familiarity with Medicaid waiver programs and HCS regulations is highly desirable.
Documentation & Training: Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments (initial and annual), develop nursing service plans, and train unlicensed staff.
Certification: Valid Texas Driver’s License and CPR/BLS certification.
Typical HCS RN Responsibilities Performing initial and annual nursing assessments. Delegating tasks to unlicensed staff according to 22 TAC, Chapter 225.Monitoring chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, seizures).Ensuring compliance with physician orders.