LTCR Nursing Facilities Nurse Surveyor (Nurse III)

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Functional Title: LTCR Nursing Facilities Nurse Surveyor (Nurse III) Job Title: Nurse III - Health Fac Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Rgn 06-Regulatory Services Posting Number: 16971 Closing Date: 07/12/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Protective Services Salary Range: $7,474.23- $8,886.16 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 80% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: HOUSTON Job Location Address: 5425 POLK ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W


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!

Nursing Facilities Nurse Surveyor - Starting Market Rate Salary $89,690.71

As part of a collaborative team of public servants, a nurse III protects residents' health and safety by conducting on-site inspections and investigations in Texas long-term care settings (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and day activities health services) to assess their compliance with state and federal laws and rules. This position offers a competitive starting salary; excellent state benefits, including health insurance and retirement; and the opportunity to regularly travel to different facilities within a region and across the state - Please see the Additional Information section below for more detail on travel. In this front-line field position, a surveyor is mobile and flexible and performs minimal work at an office, though the role does require writing reports detailing any deficiencies/violations against a facility and narrative to support regulatory determinations. See below for details.


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 annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Under the direction of a program manager, a nurse III conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations in the following areas: admissions, transfers, and discharges; resident rights; staffing and census; quality of care assessment; quality of life assessment; resident care plans; social, psychological and rehabilitative services; provision of medical services; and therapeutic activity programming.


Communicates clearly and accurately with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, or resolve issues or complaints in Texas long-term care facilities.


Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings. Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies.


Revisits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations. Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, for example, publications, assessments, and reports.


Might supervise the work of team members during inspections, provide technical assistance to facilities, and lend expertise to a survey team in the areas identified above.


Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.


In the event of emergency licensure action, be available to assist with non-skilled care, oversight to residents in a facility and there is a potential that skilled care will be necessary.


Be available for on-call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of issues, concerns, and needs of populations at risk in various health care and/or institutional environments (elderly, mentally ill, developmentally disabled, functionally dependent, medically frail, etc.).


Knowledge of nursing principles and acceptable professional standards of patient care.


Skill in interpersonal relations.


Skill in performing quality assurance monitoring, program review, certification, survey, or investigations.


Skill in providing guidance, policy clarifications, and information to others.


Skill in preparing detailed written reports.


Skill in oral, written, and electronic communications, including computer word processing software.


Ability to multi-task and track multiple activities with competing priorities.


Ability to collect and analyze data


Ability to integrate complex concepts, difficult procedures, or complicated processes.


Ability to analyze and solve work problems.


Ability to interpret regulatory policies, procedures, and regulations.


Ability to work independently.


Ability to use the computer for writing reports.


Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.


Ability to be task organized and punctual.


Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.


Applicant must complete all training (federal/state) for Nursing Facilities, including completing Surveyor Minimum Qualification Training (SMQT) within one year of hire date.


Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience in a Long-term Care Regulatory program is preferred.


Experience in assessment and documentation of health status.


Prefer two years of experience providing services in a health care setting as a registered nurse.


Additional Information:

Flexibility in work hours is required for this position. The job requires 80% travel, including statewide travel, overnight, and weekend travel. On-call duties for emergencies or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers may be required. Must have reliable transportation.

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.

If you are offered and accept the position, you will not be permitted to continue employment at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers. You will be required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, secondary employment, volunteer activities, and friends/family who own, operate, or work at regulated providers.


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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.