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Job/Position DescriptionNurse IIINurse III - Market Rate: $89,690.71 Regulatory Nurse Surveyors works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. These positions perform advanced (senior-level) nursing work; conducts validation surveys, resurveys, initial surveys, complaint investigations and follow-up visits at regulated health facilities to determine compliance with state and federal regulations. These positions evaluate health facility providersand#146; plans of correction for acceptable corrective action on cited deficiencies and refers for state and federal enforcement action. These positions prepare and complete appropriate reports accurately and on a timely basis. These positions serve as a preceptor for orientation of new surveyors. These positions represent the department at stakeholder meetings. These positions have extensive latitude in completing essential job functions.May be requested to assist in a variety of roles during emergency situations or in other activities as assigned. Telework status contingent on successful completion of 6-month probationary period and all requirements for telework status. Travel requirements may include travel to statewide work sites each week with one day or less each week in the office.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Compliance Activity. Conduct on-site surveys and investigations of licensed and or Medicare certified health care facilities to determine compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Regulated health facilities surveyed and investigated are: hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, end stage renal disease facilities, birthing centers, abortion clinics, rural health clinics, portable x-ray providers, outpatient physical therapy providers, community mental health clinics, and comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities. Analyzes, compiles and reviews complex, technical information derived from clinical record reviews, facility management and business record reviews, patient, consumer and facility staff interviews, and onsite observations. Evaluates management, supervision and quality of care delivery. Determines the validity of the allegations in the complaint and compliance with state and federal regulations, and documents survey and investigation findings in the Automated Survey Processing Environment (ASPEN). Reviews plans of correction submitted by healthcare facilities to determine acceptability. Develops recommendations for adverse state enforcement action and federal termination action if applicable, and refers to other regulatory entities if appropriate. Submits travel vouchers timely, accurately and according to policy; enters leave in CAPPS timely. (85%)Training. Plans, assigns and/or supervises the work of other survey staff and survey teams. Provides consultation and serves as a preceptor and mentor in the orientation and initial training of newly employed surveyors. Uses the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Surveyor Training Orientation Program for the Newly Employed Surveyor and the specific laws and regulations for each health facility type to teach the survey process. Uses standardized reports to compose field evaluation reports of newly employed surveyors. Participates in training workshops to enhance the skills of surveyors. Assists management and qual https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=618032 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.