Lead the Way as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse at Big Spring State Hospital

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of psychiatric care? Join our team at Big Spring State Hospital as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse and take on a senior-level role in providing comprehensive patient care.

Highlights of the role:

• Assess, plan, and provide psychiatric care independently or collaboratively
• Direct psychiatric activities, prescribe medications, and oversee treatment
• Lead the patient's recovery team and participate in quality assessment programs
• Operate within the scope of licensure to maintain a therapeutic milieu
• Conduct rounds, lead Recovery Team Meetings, and serve as a liaison to the courts

As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work under minimal supervision with extensive freedom to exercise your judgment and initiative. Your role will involve overseeing the care of individuals with acute and long-term psychiatric diagnoses, prescribing medications, interpreting test results, and developing comprehensive care plans.

If you're a registered and certified Advanced Practice Nurse with a passion for psychiatric care, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Take the next step in your career and apply now to join us at Big Spring State Hospital!

You’ve decided to make caring your career. Come to the place where you can do that and make a real difference in the lives of Texans with mental health needs.

HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System has nine state psychiatric hospitals (with more expansion planned) and a residential unit dedicated to adolescents. The State Supported Living Centers have 13 long-term care campuses across the state.  These centers are home to many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to work in partnership with academic institutions, community providers, and partners within our agency as we increase work efficiency and provide patient-centered care to more than 12,000 people a year. You can also help us incorporate cutting edge technology into treatment plans.

If you want to be on the forefront of revolutionizing forensic and community psychiatric care or ensure and oversee the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is looking for bright people with new ideas to help us. With a growing demand for our services and a State Legislature that’s investing in the entire mental health continuum of care, Texas is positioned to be a leader and put itself in on the cutting edge of mental health for the 21st Century. Come be a part of it.