REGISTERED NURSES NEEDED – GREAT PAY & GREAT BENEFITS!
StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is the state designated Local Authority for mental health and intellectual disabilities for Lubbock, Lynn, Hockley, Cochran and Crosby Counties and the Local Authority for substance use disorders for 41 counties in the West Texas region. StarCare is also a Texas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and provides adult inpatient psychiatric services at Sunrise Canyon Hospital. StarCare proudly supports aging citizens via the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) delivered by Silver Star. StarCare’s mission is to provide access to a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of our community. StarCare has been providing HOPE & HEALTH to our community since 1967.
Sunrise Canyon Psychiatric Hospital is seeking qualified and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our inpatient treatment team.
Responsibilities:
- maintain nursing standards in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, and Center and hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
- observation of patients’ activities,
- completion of 12-hour nurse assessments,
- development of the plan of care, necessary interventions during patient interactions, evaluation of outcomes, and documents all aspects of patient care.
Schedule: Shifts will be discussed during the interview process.
Base Rate Structure
| Years of Experience | Base Rate |
| 0 | $35.00 |
| 1 | $37.80 |
| 2 | $38.93 |
| 3 | $40.10 |
| 4 | $41.31 |
| 5 | $42.54 |
| 6 | $43.82 |
| 7 | $45.14 |
| 8 | $46.49 |
| 9+ | $47.88 |
Differentials (Added to Base Rate)
| Degree (BSN & MSN) | $1.00 each |
| ANCC/APNA Certified | $1.00 |
| Acuity (All Shifts) | $2.00 |
| Shift 2 (Nights) | $2.25 |
| Weekends | $4.00 |
Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to, company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company-paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, employee referral augmentations, and premium holiday pay*.
*Premium Pay is double time pay applied according to premium pay holiday schedule.
Qualifications:
- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Texas by the Board of Nurse Examiners as a Registered Nurse. No experience required.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and currently licensed in the State of Texas by the Board of Nurse Examiners as a Registered Nurse, plus one (1) year of full-time experience as a practicing registered nurse in a recognized public health agency, hospital or health care facility. Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
Skills and Knowledge:
- strong communication and collaboration skills.
- demonstrated leadership skills in the supervision, education, and direction of others.
- Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment (phone, copier, fax, etc.) and personal computer with Microsoft Office products is required.
Other Requirements:
- Must have a current Texas driver’s license. liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the Center’s insurance.
- Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.