Location: Polk Mental Health Clinic - Livingston, TX
Position Number: P #182
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Salary: $56,659 annually
Burke is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services to clients at the Polk Mental Health Clinic. This role supports outpatient mental health services through medication administration, clinical assessments, care coordination, and patient education. The RN will work collaboratively with the clinical team and may supervise non-licensed medical support staff as assigned.
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this position.
Administer and track injections and laboratory work
Complete nursing assessments and AIMS evaluations
Obtain and document medication consents
Manage indigent medication programs
Process prescription refills and insurance prior authorizations
Respond to patient phone inquiries
Maintain medication inventory and documentation
Provide patient education related to medications and care
Coordinate visits with pharmaceutical representatives
Supervise non-licensed medical support staff as assigned
Perform additional duties as needed
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Required: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing
Preferred: Six (6) months of experience as an RN working with individuals with mental illness in an inpatient or community setting
Required: Texas Registered Nurse license
Required: Valid Texas driver's license
Knowledge and competency in current nursing practices across age groups
Working knowledge of computer systems and electronic documentation
Ability to complete SAMA, CPR, and First Aid training
Driving record must be insurable under Burke's insurance administrator
Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Hand and finger dexterity for clinical tasks and documentation
Ability to drive as required
This role offers the opportunity to support high-quality outpatient mental health care in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Burke values teamwork, professional development, and compassionate care for the individuals we serve.