Maternal Designation Coordinator

Maternal Designation Coordinator at Health and Human Services Commission of Texas summary :

The Maternal Designation Coordinator is a registered nurse responsible for conducting designation surveys and reviews of hospitals to ensure compliance with trauma, stroke, neonatal, and maternal care standards. This role involves training and mentoring new surveyors, collaborating with stakeholders, and participating in regional advisory councils. The position supports public health by maintaining quality care standards within healthcare facilities and contributes to emergency and disaster response efforts.

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Employee Benefits :

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

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Functional Title : Maternal Designation Coordinator

Job Title : Nurse III

Agency : Dept of State Health Services

Department : EMS / Trauma Systems Section

Posting Number : 4998

Closing Date : 02 / 11 / 2026

Posting Audience : Internal and External

Occupational Category : Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Group : TEXAS-B-24

Salary Range : $5,919.04 - $8,886.16

Pay Frequency : Monthly

Shift : Day

Additional Shift : Telework :

Travel : Up to 20%

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Exempt

Facility Location :

Job Location City : AUSTIN

Job Location Address : 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

Other Locations :

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

Brief job Description :

The EMS / Trauma Systems Section Designation Program awards trauma, stroke, neonatal and maternal designations to hospitals meeting the designation rules and requirements. Designation Coordinators are registered nurses who participate in validation surveys, resurveys, initial surveys, investigations, and follow up visits related to the designation survey process. The designation coordinator serves as a preceptor for orientation of new surveyors and program managers.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) :

Designation Requirement Review : Conduct desk reviews, on-site surveys of facilities seeking initial designation or re-designation, to determine if requirements, regulations, and rules are met. Work includes compiling, review, and analysis of complex, technical information derived from clinical record reviews, facility program management and business record reviews, patient, and facility staff interviews, and onsite observations. (40%)

Training : Plans, assigns, and performs analysis of the work for designation reports and defines needs for training and facility designation education. Provides consultation and serves as a preceptor and mentor in the orientation and initial training of newly employed designation surveyors and program managers. (30%)

Public Relations : Represents the agency by providing information, collaborating with stakeholders, customers, other state agencies, state and national partners. (15%)

Regional Advisory Council Participation : Shares updates on the designation process, rules, and survey process at the regional advisory council meetings and established technical assistance programs. (10%)

Disaster Response : May include serving in a supporting role and assisting to maintain continuity of operations of the agency. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of : state and federal health care laws and regulations relevant to program areas; health care facility operation, regulation, and procedures.

Skill in : managing multiple tasks and competing priorities; identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and negotiating and implementing solutions; working collaboratively and cooperatively with culturally diverse groups.

Ability to : prepare and maintain records, complete appropriate data entry, interpret policies, procedures, and health care facility regulations, organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing, use computers and software for word processing, database management, and report writing.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications :

• Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Inital Screening Criteria :

Additional Information :

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 for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at Accommodations :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at or via email at

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility :

Keywords :

maternal health, hospital designation, trauma systems, nurse coordinator, healthcare compliance, clinical surveys, public health nursing, quality assessment, training and mentoring, emergency response