LTCR Nursing Facilities Nurse Surveyor; Nurse III Job Amarillo area,Texas USA,Healthcare

Position: LTCR Nursing Facilities Nurse Surveyor (Nurse III)

Overview

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.

Location notes: Other locations and MOS codes are listed in the posting.

Responsibilities and Role

Nursing Facilities Nurse Surveyor is a front-line field position where you will travel to facilities to conduct on-site inspections and investigations to assess compliance with state and federal laws and rules in long-term care settings (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and day activities health services).

Responsibilities include:

Conduct on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys.
Assess compliance in areas such as admissions, transfers and discharges; resident rights; staffing and census; quality of care; quality of life; resident care plans; social, psychological and rehabilitative services; provision of medical services; and therapeutic activity programming.
Write detailed inspection or survey reports documenting deficiencies and supporting regulatory determinations.
Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders; conduct exit conferences with facility staff; and verify corrections of previously cited violations.
Possibly supervise team members during inspections and provide technical assistance to facilities.
Be available for on-call duties and potential emergency licensure actions; travel regularly within a region and statewide.

Note:

This role requires reporting and documentation with a strong emphasis on timely and accurate records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of issues and needs of populations at risk in health care and institutional environments.
Knowledge of nursing principles and professional standards of patient care.
Interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to prepare detailed written reports.
Ability to multi-task, analyze data, interpret regulatory policies, and work independently.
Ability to use computers for report writing and electronic communications.
Ability to ensure professional judgment and sound decision-making; punctuality and task organization.

Qualifications and Certifications

Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Complete all federal/state training for Nursing Facilities, including Surveyor Minimum Qualification Training (SMQT) within one year of hire date.

Screening and Additional Information

Experience in a Long-term Care Regulatory program and experience in assessment and documentation of health status are preferred; two years of RN experience in a health care setting is preferred.
Flexibility in work hours; travel up to 80% statewide, including overnight and weekend travel. On-call duties may be required. Reliable transportation is required.
All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check. If you are active or former licensed nursing facility administrator, certified nurse aide, or medication aide, hiring will be pending licensing and Employee Misconduct Registry checks.
Review tips for success when applying for jobs at HHSC agencies. If offered, you will disclose conflicts of interest and any secondary employment, volunteer activities, or relationships with regulated providers.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and licensing requirements may include those listed in this posting. All qualified active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

ADA and Pre-Employment

ADA accommodations are available during the hiring process. If you need assistance, contact the HHS Employee Service Center.
Pre-employment checks may include background checks. HHSC uses E-Verify and you must bring I-9 documentation on your first day of work.

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