Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager

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.

Functional Title: Nurse Manager

Job Title: Nurse Manager

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Chld/orAdolPsych Nursing

Posting Number: 20967

Closing Date: 10/04/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $8,300.00 - $10,785.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: 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 Center for Youth

Job Location City: TERRELL

Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN

Other Locations: Terrell

Brief Job Description: 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 ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. 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.

The Nurse Manager performs advanced (senior-level) nursing functions such as planning, developing, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the provision of nursing care on a 24-hour basis. Directs the day-to-day operations of all assigned areas. Identifies and implements standards of practice that are consistent with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), The Texas Administrative Code (TAC), the Texas State Board of Nursing and other state and federal regulations related to State Hospitals (SHs). Ensures a competent and sufficient workforce including hiring, time and leave activities, training/coaching, and evaluating staff performance. Participates in the development and support of integrated interdisciplinary treatment teams. Works closely with other divisions and departments, interdisciplinary teams (IDTs), individuals, and their families, and external organizations such as professional groups, advocacy groups, surveyors and monitors. Participates in performance improvement and quality assurance activities. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned include actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Plans, organizes, directs and manages the daily operations and activities of the assigned nursing area following HHSC policies and procedures, and state and federal rules and regulations, in order to provide quality health services and care to individuals served.

Facilitates the implementation of standards of practice that are consistent with oversight entities such as the Board of Nursing, Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) conditions of participation, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and the rules and regulations of the Agency and State Hospital.

Hires, trains, and promotes professional growth of assigned nurses so that a competent workforce is maintained.

Plans, organizes, and manages the daily activities of the assigned nursing staff. Provides clinical direction and expertise and ensures that the nursing care provided is based on provider orders and meets the specialized individual needs.

Oversees the implementation of nursing policies, procedures and protocols so as to promote a professional environment, promote the mission of the program and assure congruence with professional and organizational expectations.

Develops and updates training curricula and provides in-service training to assigned nursing staff in collaboration with the Nurse Educator.

Serves as a resource on nursing practices and education programs by performing consultative and administrative work.

Participates in the development and support of partnerships with key stakeholders including individuals and their families.

Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment patterns; of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; of program regulations and procedures; and of utilization review and control measures. Knowledge of state and federal laws, the Joint Commission, regulations, policy and procedures related State Hospitals or ability to quickly gain that knowledge. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral communications. Skill in the care and treatment of individuals. Skills in the use of computer/software and an electronic health record system. Skill in time management and prioritization. Strong interpersonal skills which promote teamwork. Strong coaching skills. Ability to appropriately interact with individuals' mental illness, with their family members, and with staff members. Ability to provide individual care; to prepare and maintain records; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; and to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment. Ability to interpret regulations and communicate them effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities. Ability to instruct, train, and supervise the work of others. Ability and skills to perform comprehensive physical assessments and identify abnormal findings on evaluation and to recognize signs and symptoms of illness or injury. Ability to analyze, assimilate, and integrate information in order to make nursing judgments about conditions and the acuity of conditions, to develop plans of care, and to evaluate outcomes of care. Ability to provide nursing care for individuals and/or staff members in emergency situations. Must maintain current CPR certification. Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). And Treatment Intervention and Protection Strategies (TIPS).

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).

Initial Screening Criteria:

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred. Four (4) years' experience working in a setting with other professional disciplines. Four (4) years' experience with a psychiatric population and/or with severe and persistent mental illness. Five (5) years of experience in direct nursing practice as a practicing registered nurse in a hospital setting to include planning and directing daily clinical activities of a nursing care unit. Three (3) years' experience as an administrative nurse with supervisory authority over other nurses preferred. Three (3) years' experience working as a team leader or nursing manager preferred.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the