Nurse III-Quality Assurance Nurse

Job/Position DescriptionNurse III-Quality Assurance NurseCome 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 {target=" blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits {target=" blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program {target=" blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits {target=" blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity {target=" blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs {target=" blank"} 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!Free CEUs and updated resources through Lippincott access for all nurses.The Quality Assurance Nurse (Nurse III) performs duties within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse and reports to the Quality Assurance Director. Coordinates and organizes quality assurance and quality improvement activities related to nursing and clinical care. Ensures quality data is collected in order to create an accurate clinical picture of services provided to individuals served. Evaluates SSLC nursing services and other areas of care through the analysis of performance data. Provides recommendations for improvement to facility leadership. Assists with the provision of education to nursing staff and others as it relates to identified deficiencies. As assigned, serves on or facilitates workgroups related to quality improvement of clinical services. As assigned, participates in mortality reviews and tracks recommendations to completion. Creates and reviews reports. 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 judgment. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.Obtains and analyzes data by utilizing assigned monitoring and audit tools, in order to assess the quality of services provided to individuals served. Completes inter-rater audits for clinical departments.Prepares and provides reports and data analysis and provides recommendations https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=619166 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.