Health Care Nurse Surveyor

Career Opportunities: LTCR Home Health Nurse Surveyor (Nurse III) (17128)

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Functional Title: LTCR Home Health Nurse Surveyor (Nurse III)

Job Title: Nurse III - HCSSA

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Rgn 06-Reg Svc HCSSA Reg

Posting Number: 17128

Closing Date: 07/18/2026

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: None

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: None

MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Home Health Nurse Surveyor – Starting Market Rate Salary $89,690.71

As part of a collaborative team of public servants, a nurse surveyor protects residents’ health and safety by conducting on‑site inspections and investigations, including investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, in Texas home health agencies and hospices to assess their compliance with state and federal laws and rules. This position offers a competitive starting salary and excellent state benefits, including health insurance and retirement, and the opportunity to regularly travel to different facilities within a region and across the state. In this front‑line field position, a nurse is mobile and flexible and performs minimal work at an office. The role requires writing reports detailing any deficiencies/violations against a facility and a narrative to support regulatory determinations.

Under the direction of a program manager, conduct 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.

Communicate 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.

Conduct exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and deficiencies.

Complete inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies and narratives to support regulatory findings.

Re‑visit home health agencies to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.

Perform quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, such as publications, assessments, and reports.

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

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

Be available to assist with non‑skilled care, oversight of residents in a facility, or skilled care when necessary during emergency licensure action.

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 and needs of populations at risk in various health care and institutional environments.

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.

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

Ability to collect and analyze data 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.

Oral, written, and electronic communication skills, including computer word processing software.

Ability to be task organized and punctual.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

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

Complete all federal/state training for Home and Community Support Services Agencies.

Initial Screening Criteria

Experience working as an independent/autonomous health care provider in a home health or hospice setting, long‑term care facility, hospital, or as a field nurse or case manager.

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

Minimum of one year of experience in institutional care, home health care, hospice care, or other long‑term care setting preferred.

Additional Information

Flexibility in work hours is required. 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. Reliable transportation is necessary.

All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.

Must not be employed at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers during the term of the position.

Active‑duty, reservist, guardsman, or veteran applicants are encouraged to apply if they meet qualifications.

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