Location: Nacogdoches,TX, USA
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!
Generalist Surveyor - Starting Market Rate Salary $53,534.99
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, participates as a team member or team coordinator conducting inspections, surveys, and investigations in Long Term Care facilities (Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Day Activities and Health Services) to determine compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Completes inspection/survey reports listing deficiencies/violations and prepares written reports supporting the action and remedies recommended.
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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 annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Essential Job Functions:
Conducts certification surveys, licensure inspections, or investigations in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
Completes inspection/survey reports listing deficiencies and prepares written reports supporting the actions and remedies recommended.
Visits facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and may assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies.
Communicates on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints.
Testifies at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.
Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, for example, publications, assessments, reports).
Completes referrals for conduct, as appropriate.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of program regulations and procedures, and survey techniques and principles. Knowledge of acceptable professional standards of care.
Skilled in operating personal computers and software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with team members and others.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
Ability to learn, remember, and integrate complex concepts, difficult procedures, or complicated processes
Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
Ability to multitask and track multiple activities with competing priorities.
Ability to handle situations of high stress and conflict.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Must successfully obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification (SMQT) within the first year of employment.
Applicants with these licenses preferred nurse (LVN or RN), Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW), Registered Dietician with valid, state-issued license.
Licensed Vocational Nurses that apply must be licensed by the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
Initial Selection Criteria:
Experience in quality assurance/compliance and oversight/auditing preferred. Experience in conducting investigations related to quality outcomes.
Experience in conducting investigations of abuse, neglect or exploitation in a regulatory program.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field (including but not limited to sociology, education, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, counseling, humanities, allied health, behavioral science, early childhood intervention, and medical administration). A combination of work experience and education may substitute for a Bachelor's degree. One year of experience may be substituted for each required year of education for up to 4 years.
Additional Information:
Flexibility in work hours required for this position. Job requires 85% travel, with most travel during the day. However, some overnight and weekend travel is required, as well as occasional on-call duties for emergencies or high-priority situations in facilities. Must have reliable transportation.
Note: This position can work a compressed workweek with options Monday-Thursday, Tuesday-Friday, and Friday-Monday, 10-hour days.
All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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-###-####. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
MOS Code:
Note: There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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-###-####. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
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