LTCR ICF / IID Nurse Surveyor

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Functional Title : LTCR ICF / IID Nurse Surveyor

Job Title : Nurse III - ICF / IID

Agency : Health & Human Services Comm

Department : Rgn 08-Reg Svc ICF-MRSurCert

Posting Number : 10754

Closing Date : 02 / 04 / 2026

Posting Audience : Internal and External

Occupational Category : Protective Services

Salary Group : TEXAS-B-24

Salary Range : $7,474.23 - $8,886.16

Pay Frequency : Monthly

Shift : Day

Additional Shift : Telework :

Travel :

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Exempt

Facility Location :

Job Location City : CORPUS CHRISTI

Job Location Address : 4410 DILLON LN

Other Locations :

MOS Codes : 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Brief Job Description :

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with

purpose, this is the job for you!

ICF / IID Nurse Surveyor - Starting Market Rate Salary $89,690.71

As part of a collaborative team of public servants, a Nurse surveyor protects residents' health and

safety by conducting on-site inspections and investigations, including investigations of abuse,

neglect, and exploitation, in Texas long-term care settings (Intermediate Care Facilities for

Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF / IID)) to assess their

compliance with state and federal laws and rules. This position offers a competitive starting

salary; excellent state benefits, including health insurance and retirement; and the opportunity to

regularly travel to different facilities within a region and across the state - Please see the

Additional Information section below for more detail on travel. In this front-line field position,

a nurse is mobile and flexible and performs minimal work at an office. However, the role does

require writing reports detailing any deficiencies / violations against a facility and a narrative to

support regulatory determinations. Must meet certain professional qualifications - see below for

details.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college

student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health

benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well

as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) :

Under the direction of a program manager, a nurse surveyor conducts on-site licensure inspections,

complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys to include investigations

of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state

health and safety regulations.

Communicates clearly and accurately with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange,

or verify information, answer inquiries, or resolve issues or complaints in Texas long-term care

facilities.

Conducts entrance and exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings. Completes inspection

or survey reports detailing deficiencies and narratives to support regulatory findings.

Revisits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.

Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, for example, publications,

assessments, and reports.

Might supervise the work of team members during inspections, provide technical assistance to

facilities, and lend expertise to a survey team in the areas identified above.

Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information

regarding policy / procedures, history, findings, or activities.

Testifies at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy / procedures,

history, findings, or activities.

In the event of emergency licensure action, be available to assist with non-skilled care, oversight

to residents in a facility and there is a potential that skilled care will be necessary.

Be available for on-call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high-priority situations

in facilities or at providers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of issues, concerns, and needs of populations at risk in various health care and / or

institutional environments (elderly, mentally ill, developmentally disabled, functionally

dependent, medically frail, etc.). Knowledge of nursing principles and acceptable professional

standards of patient care.

Knowledge of program regulations and procedures, and survey techniques and principles. Skill in

interpersonal relations.

Skill in performing quality assurance monitoring, program review, certification, survey, or

investigations. Skill in providing guidance, policy clarifications, and information to others.

Skill in oral, written, and electronic communications, including computer word processing software.

Ability to multi-task and track multiple activities with competing priorities.

Ability to collect and analyze data.

Ability to integrate complex concepts, difficult procedures, or complicated processes. Ability to

analyze and solve work problems.

Ability to interpret regulatory policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to work

independently.

Ability to work as a team member or leader. Ability to use the computer for writing reports.

Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions. Ability to be task organized

and punctual.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications :

Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity

through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Must successfully complete state and federal training and become qualified to conduct surveys

independently in the

federal intermediate care facility program within the first 12 months of employment.

Initial Screening Criteria :

Experience in a Long-term Care Regulatory program, preferred. Experience in assessment and

documentation of health status.

Prefer two years of experience providing services in a health care setting as a registered nurse.

Additional Information :

Flexibility in work hours is required for this position. The job requires 80% travel, including

statewide travel, overnight, and weekend travel. On-call duties for emergencies or high-priority

situations in facilities or at providers may be required. Must have reliable transportation.

Note : This position is able to work a compressed workweek of four 10-hour days. All applicants must

pass a fingerprint criminal background check.

If you are offered and accept the position, you will not be permitted to continue employment at any

HHSC regulated facilities or providers. You will be required to disclose any potential conflicts of

interest, secondary employment, volunteer activities, and friends / family who own, operate, or work

at regulated providers.

If you are an active or former licensed nursing facility administrator, certified nurse aide, or

medication aide, hiring will be pending until professional licensing and Employee Misconduct

Registry checks are completed.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of

work. I-9 Form

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility :

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer :

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.