Texas Health and Human Services
LTCR ICF/IID Nurse Surveyor
Texas Health and Human Services, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
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Date: Jan 3, 2026
Location: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
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, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title:
LTCR ICF/IID Nurse Surveyor Job Title:
Nurse III – ICF/IID Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department:
Rgn 08-Reg Svc ICF-MRSurCert Posting Number:
10754 Closing Date:
02/04/2026 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Protective Services Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-24 Salary Range:
$7,474.23 - $8,886.16 Pay Frequency:
Monthly Shift:
Day Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt Job Location City:
CORPUS CHRISTI Job Location Address:
4410 DILLON LN MOS Codes:
290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W Brief Job Description
ICF/IID 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, and exploitation, in Texas long-term care settings (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF/IID)) 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 nurse is mobile and flexible and performs minimal work at an office. However, the role does require writing reports detailing any deficiencies/violations against a facility and a narrative to support regulatory determinations. Must meet certain professional qualifications – see below for details. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Conduct on‑site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys, including investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, 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. Conduct entrance and exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings. Complete inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies and narratives to support regulatory findings. Revisit long‑term care facilities 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, provide technical assistance to facilities, and lend expertise to a survey team. Occasionally testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy, procedures, history, findings, or activities. Be available for on‑call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high‑priority situations. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of issues, concerns, and needs of populations at risk in various health care and/or institutional environments. Knowledge of nursing principles and acceptable professional standards of patient care. Knowledge of program regulations and procedures, and survey techniques and principles. Skill in interpersonal relations and 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, track multiple activities with competing priorities, and collect and analyze data. Ability to interpret regulatory policies, procedures, and regulations; work independently; work as a team member or leader; exercise professional judgment; 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. 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. 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. Position can work a compressed workweek of four 10‑hour days. All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check. Accepted applicants will not be permitted to continue employment at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers. Accepting applicants must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, secondary employment, volunteer activities, and friends/family who own, operate, or work at regulated providers. Background and other due diligence checks required for acceptance. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration
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LTCR ICF/IID Nurse Surveyor Job Title:
Nurse III – ICF/IID Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department:
Rgn 08-Reg Svc ICF-MRSurCert Posting Number:
10754 Closing Date:
02/04/2026 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Protective Services Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-24 Salary Range:
$7,474.23 - $8,886.16 Pay Frequency:
Monthly Shift:
Day Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt Job Location City:
CORPUS CHRISTI Job Location Address:
4410 DILLON LN MOS Codes:
290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W Brief Job Description
ICF/IID 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, and exploitation, in Texas long-term care settings (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF/IID)) 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 nurse is mobile and flexible and performs minimal work at an office. However, the role does require writing reports detailing any deficiencies/violations against a facility and a narrative to support regulatory determinations. Must meet certain professional qualifications – see below for details. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Conduct on‑site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys, including investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, 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. Conduct entrance and exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings. Complete inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies and narratives to support regulatory findings. Revisit long‑term care facilities 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, provide technical assistance to facilities, and lend expertise to a survey team. Occasionally testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy, procedures, history, findings, or activities. Be available for on‑call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high‑priority situations. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of issues, concerns, and needs of populations at risk in various health care and/or institutional environments. Knowledge of nursing principles and acceptable professional standards of patient care. Knowledge of program regulations and procedures, and survey techniques and principles. Skill in interpersonal relations and 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, track multiple activities with competing priorities, and collect and analyze data. Ability to interpret regulatory policies, procedures, and regulations; work independently; work as a team member or leader; exercise professional judgment; 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. 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. 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. Position can work a compressed workweek of four 10‑hour days. All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check. Accepted applicants will not be permitted to continue employment at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers. Accepting applicants must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, secondary employment, volunteer activities, and friends/family who own, operate, or work at regulated providers. Background and other due diligence checks required for acceptance. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration
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