LTCR ICF/IID Nurse Surveyor
Texas Health and Human Services, Houston, TX, United States
Job Details
Date: Apr 22, 2026
Location: HOUSTON, TX, 5425 POLK ST
Posting Number: 16184
Salary: $7,474.23 - $8,886.16 monthly
Shift: Day; no telework; 80% travel required; on‑call duties for emergencies
Position: Nurse III – ICF/IID
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a program manager, conducts on‑site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or related condition.
Communicates clearly and accurately with others to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, or resolve issues or complaints in Texas long‑term care facilities.
Conducts entrance and exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings.
Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies and narratives to support regulatory findings.
Revisits facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, such as publications, assessments, and reports.
Might supervise the work of team members during inspections and provide technical assistance to facilities.
Tests at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy, procedures, history, findings, or activities.
Be available to assist with non‑skilled care and oversight to residents in a facility during emergency licensure action, and potentially provide skilled care if 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 affecting populations at risk in various healthcare and institutional environments.
Knowledge of nursing principles and acceptable professional standards of patient care.
Knowledge of program regulations and procedures, survey techniques and principles.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in performing quality assurance monitoring, program review, certification, survey, or investigations.
Skill in providing guidance, policy clarifications, and information to others.
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 and as a team member or leader.
Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
Ability to be task organized and punctual.
Qualifications and Licensure Requirements
Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Must successfully complete state and federal training and become qualified to conduct surveys independently in the federal intermediate care facility program within the first 12 months of employment.
Initial Screening Criteria
Experience in a long‑term care regulatory program, 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. The job requires 80% travel, including statewide travel, overnight and weekend travel. On‑call duties for emergencies or high‑priority situations may be required. Must have reliable transportation.
All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
Both active‑day and former licensed nursing facility administrators, certified nurse aides, and medication aides may be subject to additional licensing and employee misconduct registry checks.
Benefits
The state of Texas offers many benefits, including 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, 401(k) and 457 retirement programs, and eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
ADA Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, HHSC and DSHS agencies provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747 for assistance completing the online application or for interview accommodations.
Pre‑Employment Checks and Work Eligibility
Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. Bring all required I‑9 documentation on the first day of work.
Nearest Major Market
Houston
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Date: Apr 22, 2026
Location: HOUSTON, TX, 5425 POLK ST
Posting Number: 16184
Salary: $7,474.23 - $8,886.16 monthly
Shift: Day; no telework; 80% travel required; on‑call duties for emergencies
Position: Nurse III – ICF/IID
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a program manager, conducts on‑site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or related condition.
Communicates clearly and accurately with others to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, or resolve issues or complaints in Texas long‑term care facilities.
Conducts entrance and exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings.
Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies and narratives to support regulatory findings.
Revisits facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, such as publications, assessments, and reports.
Might supervise the work of team members during inspections and provide technical assistance to facilities.
Tests at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy, procedures, history, findings, or activities.
Be available to assist with non‑skilled care and oversight to residents in a facility during emergency licensure action, and potentially provide skilled care if 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 affecting populations at risk in various healthcare and institutional environments.
Knowledge of nursing principles and acceptable professional standards of patient care.
Knowledge of program regulations and procedures, survey techniques and principles.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in performing quality assurance monitoring, program review, certification, survey, or investigations.
Skill in providing guidance, policy clarifications, and information to others.
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 and as a team member or leader.
Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
Ability to be task organized and punctual.
Qualifications and Licensure Requirements
Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Must successfully complete state and federal training and become qualified to conduct surveys independently in the federal intermediate care facility program within the first 12 months of employment.
Initial Screening Criteria
Experience in a long‑term care regulatory program, 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. The job requires 80% travel, including statewide travel, overnight and weekend travel. On‑call duties for emergencies or high‑priority situations may be required. Must have reliable transportation.
All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
Both active‑day and former licensed nursing facility administrators, certified nurse aides, and medication aides may be subject to additional licensing and employee misconduct registry checks.
Benefits
The state of Texas offers many benefits, including 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, 401(k) and 457 retirement programs, and eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
ADA Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, HHSC and DSHS agencies provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747 for assistance completing the online application or for interview accommodations.
Pre‑Employment Checks and Work Eligibility
Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. Bring all required I‑9 documentation on the first day of work.
Nearest Major Market
Houston
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