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Job/Position DescriptionNurse IIIPLEASE NOTE: The posted salary range is the full range for this position. Agency salary policy, budget and candidateand#146;s qualifications will dictate final salary offer. Typically, salary offers are at or near the midpoint of the range, depending on the qualifications or other factors.Designation Coordinators are registered nurses who work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude and independent judgment. The designation coordinator performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work; participates in validation surveys, resurveys, initial surveys, investigations, and follow up visits related to the designation survey process. The designation coordinator evaluates the facilityand#146;s designation requirements to identify if they are met, or if they are not met and defines a corrective action to meet the requirements. The defined turn-around time for the designation coordinator to complete the designation applicationand#146;s review and provide a recommendation to the manager is within thirty days of receipt of the application. The designation coordinator prepares and completes defined reports on a timely basis. The designation coordinator serves as a preceptor for orientation of new surveyors and program managers. The designation coordinator represents the department at stakeholder meetings. May be requested to assist in a variety of roles during emergency situations or in other activities as assigned.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.(40%) Designation Requirement Review. Conduct desk reviews, on-site surveys of facilities seeking initial designation or re-designation, to determine if applicable designation requirements, regulations, and rules are met. Designated facilities that are surveyed are specific to neonatal, maternal, trauma, and stroke levels of care. 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. Evaluates management, supervision and quality of care delivery defined in the appropriate designation rules. Determines the action plans required from the designation survey reports, investigates any complaint and non-compliance with designation requirements, and documents surveys analysis and investigation findings in written reports. Reviews recommendations for the facilityand#146;s performance improvement action and if applicable, refers to other regulatory entities as appropriate, such as hospital licensing. Submits travel vouchers timely, accurately and according to policy; enters leave in CAPPs timely.(30%) 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. Provides technical assistance to the facilities seeking designation to assist them in preparing and coordinating their survey. Assists management and program staff in the development and implementation of the performance improvement and quality assessment process.(15%) Public Relations. Represents the agency by providing information, collaborating with stakeholders, customers, other state agencies, state and national partners. https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=612632 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.