Nurse I

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Lufkin, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Reviews required paperwork and documents to approve or deny Community Attendant Services (CAS) and Day Activity/Health Services (DAHS). Conducts reviews and authorizes CAS services annually.. Conducts assessments for under 21 applicants. Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings with HHS CCSE case workers to resolve issues for HHS clients when needed, and to determine if services can be continued. Maintains confidentiality of all incoming and outgoing information. Understands and adheres to all HHSC and CCSE policies and procedures. Provides outstanding customer service in person, over the telephone and via e-mail. Maintains a positive and productive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. Functions as an advocate to the participant and acts as a liaison to other providers of services. Participates in fair hearings related to the delivery of services to participants.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Texas Registered Nurse or licensed in a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse License Compact Act.
• Must have a valid Texas license as a Registered Nurse or licensed in a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse License Compact Act.
• Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of Community Care Services Eligibility (CCSE) program services policies and service delivery processes.
• Knowledge of medical diagnosis and ICD 10 coding.
• Knowledge of individuals with disabilities/geriatric and special needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in functioning as an advocate and as a resource for providers and co-workers.
• Skill in organizing workloads; skill in setting priorities and being able to effectively handle multiple responsibilities.
• Two years working experience as an RN required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews required paperwork and documents to approve or deny Community Attendant Services (CAS) and Day Activity/Health Services (DAHS).
• Conducts reviews and authorizes CAS services annually.
• Conducts assessments for under 21 applicants.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings with HHS CCSE case workers to resolve issues for HHS clients when needed, and to determine if services can be continued.
• Maintains confidentiality of all incoming and outgoing information.
• Understands and adheres to all HHSC and CCSE policies and procedures.
• Provides outstanding customer service in person, over the telephone and via e-mail.
• Maintains a positive and productive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Functions as an advocate to the participant and acts as a liaison to other providers of services.
• Participates in fair hearings related to the delivery of services to participants.
• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with Agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Be familiar with and follow all HHS policies and procedures relating to job performance and work rules.
• Information provided to CCSE staff and/or contracted agencies are accurate, appropriate and presented in a professional manner.
• Documents information manually and into multiple automated systems.
• Reviews, completes and finalizes authorization of services in an automated system, timely and accurately.
• Verifies client information utilizing multiple automated systems TIERS, SASO, SharePoint and other automated systems.
• Completes special assignments and/or reports.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees