Nurse V in San Antonio, TX

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Nurse V-Chief Nurse Executive

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Free CEUs and updated resources through Lippincott access for all nurses.

The Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) performs highly advanced nursing work establishing policies and procedures for, and guiding, directing, and overseeing the daily operations and activities of the nursing programs and services for the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Oversees, coordinates, monitors and evaluates all nursing services including 24-hour direct care nursing services, nursing education, infection control practices, wound care, and nursing case management. Ensures the delivery of high-quality nursing services to individuals with intellectual disabilities who also have complex medical, psychiatric and/or behavioral health needs. Oversees the development of guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations and monitors for compliance. Directs and oversees nursing staff participation in the interdisciplinary team process. Collaborates and coordinates closely with the Medical Director and other department heads. Evaluates the effectiveness and quality of the services provided using available data and ensures compliance with protocols. Directs and oversees the work of the Nursing Operations Officer and specialty nursing positions. Arranges for and oversees contracted nursing staff when needed. Provides direct care nursing services when needed. Serves as a resource and subject matter expert on nursing protocols, and activities. Provides consultation to nursing staff on complex cases. Provides and coordinates treatment to employees injured in course and scope of employment. Ensures optimum performance of the nursing department toward full compliance with the terms of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement. Oversees monitoring of nursing compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Reviews special investigations and reports and develops corrective action plans and quality improvement plans. Identifies areas of needed change using prudent independent nursing judgment and takes action to improve operations. Professionally represents the nursing department at meetings, conferences, and committees. Serves a as a member of the SSLC's executive leadership team and on other assigned committees. Works under the minimal supervision of the SSLC Director and has extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.