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. The Nursing Program Compliance Nurse (Nurse III) performs duties within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse and reports to the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). Coordinates and organizes nursing services and activities related to nursing program compliance. Oversees nursing processes to ensure quality data is collected in order to create an accurate clinical picture of nursing services provided to individuals served. Audits files, analyzes data, develops nursing trend reports, and makes recommendations to address trends and deficiencies. Develops the nursing department monitoring and audit tools, in conjunction with state-office discipline coordinator. Develops, reviews, and explains policies, procedures, protocols related to nursing program and nursing program compliance. Plans and oversees the nursing department's preparation, involvement and response to internal and external monitoring visits. Creates and reviews reports. Plans, develops, implements, and monitors nursing services compliance programs and processes. Makes rounds to observe processes, provide coaching to staff and to collect data. Attends and provides information at assigned meetings. Serves as lead investigator for alleged violations to the Texas Nursing Practice Act as assigned. Provides direct care nursing services as needed and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and organizes nursing services and activities related to nursing program compliance.
- Completes and/or oversees the completion of required reports and documentation.
- Monitors, reviews and audits nursing records for compliance with policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Collects and analyzes data to develop nursing trend reports for review and approval by the CNE.
- Oversees processes to ensure data is obtained for an accurate clinical picture of nursing services.
- Develops nursing department monitoring and audit tools in conjunction with state-office discipline coordinator.
- Develops, reviews, and explains policies, procedures, protocols related to nursing program compliance.
- Plans and oversees the nursing department's preparation and response to regulatory surveys and monitoring visits.
- Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to nursing staff.
- Provides direct care nursing services as needed.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
- At least one (1) year experience as a practicing registered nurse.
- At least two (2) years of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility preferred.
- Quality Assurance monitoring experience preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Previous experience working with Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of nursing care standards and the Settlement Agreement.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and ICF-IID rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in writing policy, procedures and guidelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide patient care and maintain records.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Generous time off benefits.
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
