Job/Position DescriptionAdvanced Practice RN II - 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 CentersThe 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 annuity as 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!The Advanced Practice RN is hired by the Medical Director subject to the approval of the SSLC Director. Oversees and performs advanced clinical medical care under the supervision of a physician. Assesses, plans, and provides comprehensive patient care independently or in collaboration with other health care professionals. Directs medical activities/treatment, monitors trends and activities, and makes recommendations for improvement. Utilizes advanced nursing skills in the treatment and care of patients to include medical assessments, limited prescriptive authority, and the evaluation of the efficacy and progress of a patient's individualized care plan. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Medical Director/Facility Director, including planning, assigning, and/or supervising the work of others. Works under the clinical and administrative supervision of the Medical Director and/or other supervising physician. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility. Operates within the scope of their licensure to promote and maintain a therapeutic and safe medical environment. Oversees and provides acute care to individuals, including daily assessment for acute health problems or injury in the clinic and/or infirmary. The assessment includes diagnosis, treatment and a plan of care with documentation of the acute issue, assessing injuries, including possible sutures and/or referrals to hospital or emergency room. Prescribes medication, within the scope of their licensure and training. Refers all care decisions that fall outside the scope of licensure and expertise to the treatment team or a Medical Doctor (MD). Provides chronic care to individuals, which includes a quarterly assessment for individuals with identified chronic health care diagnosis, a review of appropriate treatment specific to the disease process and update or change of medical treatment as warranted and monitoring of the chronic condit https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=612744 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.