Nurse Surveyor

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Arlington, TX

163d • $7,155 - $8,886 • Remote

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.

Requirements

• Must be registered as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in nursing or from an accredited nursing program is generally preferred.
• 3 Years registered nursing experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local, state and federal health care laws and regulations relevant to program areas.
• Knowledge of a health care facility operation, regulation, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public administration and management techniques.
• Skill in communication and public speaking.
• Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and negotiating and implementing solutions.
• Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys and investigations of licensed and/or Medicare certified health care facilities to determine compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• Analyze, compile and review complex, technical information derived from clinical record reviews, facility management and business record reviews, patient, consumer and facility staff interviews, and onsite observations.
• Evaluate management, supervision and quality of care delivery.
• Determine the validity of the allegations in the complaint and compliance with state and federal regulations, and document survey and investigation findings in the Automated Survey Processing Environment (ASPEN).
• Review plans of correction submitted by healthcare facilities to determine acceptability.
• Develop recommendations for adverse state enforcement action and federal termination action if applicable, and refer to other regulatory entities if appropriate.
• Submit travel vouchers timely, accurately and according to policy; enter leave in CAPPS timely.
• Plan, assign and/or supervise the work of other survey staff and survey teams.
• Provide consultation and serve as a preceptor and mentor in the orientation and initial training of newly employed surveyors.
• Represent the agency by providing information, collaborating with stakeholders, customers, other state agencies and federal partners.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree