Registered Nurse I

General description of duties and responsibilities

The Registered Nurse performs duties within the RN legal scope of practice. RN will be responsible for completing Comprehensive Nursing Assessment for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) enrolled in the Texas Home Living (TxHmL) and Home and Community Based (HCS) Waiver Programs. RN will complete delegations and monitor nursing services as needed. The RN reports to the Community Support Director.

Minimum job qualifications

• Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Texas with at least one year’s work experience as a registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health care facility. Work experience can be substituted with experience working with IDD individuals.
• OR a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Skilled Professional Medical knowledge (SPMP) licensure, education and training are required for Medicaid related activities.

Preferred job qualifications

• Experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• Bi-lingual.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations, facility policies, and procedures, and HHSC Standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of IDD.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to initiate collaborative relationships is necessary to facilitate the delivery of health care services.
• Ability to provide nursing care and perform nursing input.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques.
• Ability to provide patient medical care; to prepare and maintain records; and to train others.
• You must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Submits required documentation and/or reports accurately and timely.
• You must possess good computer skills.
• Ability to work under conditions requiring physical stamina and ability to work in a stressful environment.