(1999) Registered Nurse

Program Overview:

The State Hospital Step Down program provides care in a Transitional Living Home with the 24/7 supports of the Intensive Transition Team (ITT), which the Registered Nurse will serve as a member of. This growing program is designed to step down/transition individuals who are psychiatrically and/or medically fragile from inpatient state hospital settings to more appropriate community -based settings. The ITT will work as a team to identify, assess, facilitate step down/transition, house and provide services and support to maintain community integration. Residents reside in the homes for an average of 6 – 12 months before transitioning to alternative living situations such as independent living, residing with family, or group home living.

Our Vision is Healthy and Fulfilled Lives, and as member of the ITT, the RN collaborates with state hospital staff, BTCS continuity of care staff, Medicaid managed Care Organization staff, a peer support specialist, a substance use counselor, the participant, the participant’s family or legally authorized representative to collaborate with the individual towards their recovery goals.

Our Mission is to continuously improve the health and independence of the persons we serve, and the State Hospital Step provides critical access to care to support the transition into community living.

Critical Impact:

Under the direction of the Program Manager and the Director of Residential Nursing, the Registered Nurse performs responsible, professional nursing care and professional administrative nursing work for clients in the program and delegation to the behavioral health support staff who are on site 24/7 in the home. The RN functions as a charge nurse for the program, providing leadership of the medical care to individuals in services and training to colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

include medication monitoring and administration, individual assessments, laboratory collections and interpretation of lab results, individual and family education regarding medications, health and nutrition, mental illness and substance use. This position will also be responsible for administering injections, performing venipuncture, collecting and interpreting urine drug screens and pregnancy tests. This RN will provide support and care to those residing in the home while supervising support staff through education, direction and delegation for other nursing needs and requirements.

Location: Seguin

Salary: $37.86 – $47.11/hr

Applicable Differentials:

Up to $3.50/hour – Previous experience in similar role with a community center in Texas

$0.75/hour – Bilingual/ASL

$1.00/hour – Psych. Certificate

Up to $4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS

$30.00/day stipend rotating weekly on call

Why join our team?

BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.

Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.

Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition.

Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.

Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.

Additional Perks:
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions