Nurse III - Medical Compliance in Harlingen, TX

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Nurse III - Medical Compliance
Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

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.
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!
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The Nursing Program Compliance Nurse (Nurse III) performs duties within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse and reports to the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). Coordinates and organizes nursing services and activities related to nursing program compliance. Oversees nursing processes to ensure quality data is collected in order to create an accurate clinical picture of nursing services provided to individuals served. Audits files, analyzes data, develops nursing trend reports, and makes recommendations to address trends and deficiencies. Develops the nursing department monitoring and audit tools, in conjunction with state-office discipline coordinator. Develops, reviews, and explains policies, procedures, protocols related to nursing program and nursing program compliance. Plans and oversees the nursing department's preparation, involvement and response to internal and external monitoring visits. Creates and reviews reports. Plans, develops, implements, and monitors nursing services compliance programs and processes. Makes rounds to observe processes, provide coaching to staff and to collect data. Attends and provides information at assigned meetings. Serves as lead investigator for alleged violations to the Texas Nursing Practice Act as assigned. Provides direct care nursing services as needed and other duties as assigned. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Shift statement: This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.