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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Nursing Services Admin Asst IV in WACO, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. The HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The HSCS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below. The Nursing Services Administrative Assistant IV performs moderately-complex administrative support and/or technical program assistance work. This position supervises and trains administrative support staff and technical program staff engaged in various activities pertinent to the planning and execution of the program or administrative projects; serves as Contract Manager for Nursing Services; assists in the preparation of presentations; assists with the development, monitoring, and preparation of the departmental budget; responds to routine and non-routine inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems; and monitors the condition and repair of furniture for the Nursing Services units and orders new furniture as needed. Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Nurse Executive and Chief Nurse Executive, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure efficient operation of the patient care unit. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job Functionsand#149; Attends 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.and#149; Compiles data, creates schedules, and prepares complex reports utilizing technical software programs, including database and accounting programs in accordance with agency, facility, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines in order to provide management with timely information and reports. and#149; Manages resources, provides leadership, and ensures competent unit clerks are maintained in order to achieve efficient utilization of resources and positive outcomes.and#149; Coordinates communications to and from the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) and Assistant Nurse Executive (ANE) in order to provide effective intra- and inter-departmental information.and#149; Creates and maintains confidential files in compliance with agency, facility, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure that individual privacy and "n https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=614947 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.