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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Nurse II in Houston, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionNurse IIThis position requires a current Texas Registered Nurse license (in good standing).All HHSC employees will receive an automatic 5% increase to their annual salary effective September 1, 2024, per the 88th Texas Legislature. This position will require the nurse to enter Long Term Care Facilities 8-10 times per month. In a typical week, the nurse will work 2-3 days in the facility and 2-3 days from the home office.This position can be filled statewide.The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) division seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Quality Monitoring Nurse II for the Quality Monitoring Program (QMP) The QMP helps address conditions in Texas Nursing Facilities (NFs) that could be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of residents. MCS is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously grow and learn, critical thinking for effective execution, and integrity to do things right even when what is right is not easy.The Nurse Quality Monitor II reports to the Quality Monitoring Nurse Manager. This position makes a significant contribution to MCSand#146;s mission by conducting monitoring visits in Texas nursing facilities. The Nurse Quality Monitor utilizes expertise in the area of nursing to assess conditions that could place facility residentsand#146; health, safety, and welfare at risk and assists providers in improving systems. This position must be able to apply the complex knowledge of nursing practice as well as the rules outlined in the Texas Nursing Practice Act.The Quality Monitor Nurse (QMN) II works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Quality Monitor Nurse utilizes expertise in the area of nursing to assess conditions that could place facility residentsand#146; health, safety, and welfare at risk and assist providers in improving systems. Essential Job Functionsand#149;Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.and#149;Works collaboratively across MCS to identify innovative and effective solutions. Maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with colleagues and facility staff. Performs other work as assigned by Nurse Manager III or Nurse Program Manager V. and#149;Must be able to travel with overnight stays 80%and#149;Conducts various types of visits including quality monitoring visits, rapid response team visits, and in-service visits as assigned. Monitors and evaluates facility systems through observations, interviews and record reviews identifying facility strengths and opportunities for improvement. May act as a team coordinator on Rapid Response Team visits. Monitors and evaluates facility systems through observations, interviews, and record reviews identifying facility strengths and weakness making recommendations on opportunities for improvement. Instructs, counsels, and assist nursing facilities to achieve best practice. Reviews facilities policy/procedures and performance reports to determine if the facility's systems are consistent with evidence-based best practice. (60%)and#149;Documents accurate and complete reports of monitoring visits. Communicates accurate information, findings, recommendations, and tec https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=592139 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.