"ACTIVE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE"
Position Summary
The HCBS AMH Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing services to adults with serious
mental illness enrolled in the Home and Community-Based Services Adult Mental Health
program. This role ensures the delivery of trauma-informed, person-centered care that
promotes recovery, independence, and community integration. The nurse collaborates
with interdisciplinary team members to maintain compliance with state and federal
regulations, safeguard resident health, and support individualized service plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and document findings in
compliance with HCBS AMH standards.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with
residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Administer medications safely, maintain accurate medication records, and oversee
refill protocols.
- Provide health education and training to residents and staff on wellness, chronic
disease management, and crisis prevention.
- Monitor residents’ physical and mental health status, intervening promptly in
emergencies or changes in condition.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safety protocols, and state licensing
requirements.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing nursing expertise to
service planning and progress reviews.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant documentation, including progress
notes, incident reports, and care updates.
- Support trauma-informed practices that respect resident autonomy, dignity, and
recovery goals.
- Provide staff training and guidance on health-related procedures, medication
administration, and crisis response.
Qualifications
- Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas.
- Experience in mental health, psychiatric nursing, or community-based care preferred.
- Knowledge of HCBS AMH program requirements, Medicaid regulations, and trauma informed care principles.
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to crises and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to ethical, professional, and compassionate care delivery.
Working Conditions
- Community-based and residential care settings.
- Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
- Requires mobility to visit multiple program sites and residents in community settings.
Core Competencies
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care
- Compliance and documentation accuracy
- Crisis management and de-escalation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Resident advocacy and empowerment
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
