LTCR Nursing Facilities Investigator V

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.

Functional

Title:

LTCR Nursing Facilities Investigator V

Job Title:

Investigator V
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Department:
Rgn 07‑Regulatory Services
Posting Number: 12394
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Protective Services
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Salary Range: $6,318.95 – $7,761.50
Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 80%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time: time
FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
Nonexempt

Job Location City: TEMPLE
Job Location Address: 4501 S GENERAL BRUCE DR

• Austin
• Bastrop
• Brenham
• Bryan
• Burnet
• Caldwell
• Cameron
• Hearne
• Hempstead
• Hillsboro
• Johnson City
• Killeen
• La Grange
• Llano
• Lockhart
• Madisonville
• Marble Falls
• Marlin
• Meridian
• Mexia
• Navasota
• Round Rock
• San Marcos
• San Saba
• Taylor
• Waco
• Washington
• Waxahachie

• Conduct on‑site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in long‑term care facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Write detailed inspection or survey reports documenting deficiencies, remedies, and narrative to support regulatory determinations.
• Communicate clearly with facility staff to provide findings, conduct exit conferences, and verify correctiof previously cited violations.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others.
• Occasionally testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy, procedures, and findings.
• Be available for on‑call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high‑priority situations.

• Knowledge of acceptable professional standards of patient care.
• Skilled in conducting investigations to verify compliance.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to multi‑task and track multiple activities with competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
• Ability to integrate complex regulatory concepts, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to operate personal computers and software.

• Must have Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification or obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Current nurse, social worker, respiratory therapist or dietician license or registration is preferred.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university. Investigative experience or long‑term care experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis up to four years.

• Regulatory services experience preferred.
• Experience writing detailed reports.
• Experience operating personal computers and software.
• Experience conducting investigations preferred.

• Flexibility in work hours and orientation to 80% travel, including statewide travel, overnight, and weekend travel.
• On‑call duties for emergencies or high‑priority situations may be required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
• Applicants must disclose potential conflicts of interest and secondary employment.
• Authorized military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process.
• Depending on program area, selected applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. Bring I‑9 documentation on the first day of work.

This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with state and agency telework policies and the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Killeen

Temple