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Discipline Coordinator for Nursing Services in Abilene, TX

Job Description

Date: Jan 13, 2026

Location:

ABILENE, 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: Discipline Coordinator for Nursing Services

Job Title: Nurse V

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: SSLC Operations

Posting Number: 12742

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28

Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $13,051.00

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 50%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: ABILENE

Job Location Address: 2501 MAPLE ST

Other Locations: Austin

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

Come 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

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!

The Discipline Coordinator for Nursing Services directs, oversees and ensures the effective implementation and monitoring of statewide policies and procedures that guide the delivery of effective nursing services in SSLCs. Ensures nursing policies, procedures and programs are integrated with other services. Provides leadership and strategic direction to assigned nursing staff in state-office. Oversees allocation of staff resources, directing focus on specific areas of need across the SSLCs and assists local SSLC leadership with nursing personnel issues. Makes recommendations for staff to individual ratios, staffing deployment, and gives input on development of nursing job descriptions. Oversees, coordinates, and actively engages in quality improvement activities at the state level and across SSLCs to measure the consistent delivery of nursing services in accordance with facility and statewide policies, procedures and practices. Analyzes data to develop trend reports for review and presentation at the state-wide Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QAQI) meeting. Serves as a team member for the state review team for scheduled on site visits to SSLCs (extensive travel). Reviews, and oversees review of, medical records and patient assessments to determine compliance with policies and procedures, correctness of assessment, standards of care, and quality of service. Reviews and analyzes reports and data pertaining to nursing services. Updates and revises or develops new services and/or protocols based on outcomes. Meets routinely with SSLC Chief Nurse Executives and meets with or delegates meetings with other specific nursing program areas such as infection control, nursing case management, and nurse education. Ensures the nursing departments are focused on continuous process improvement. Facilitates investigative nursing peer review reporting of SSLC Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to the Texas Board of Nursing. Acts as a subject matter expert and liaison between nursing services and multiple governing bodies. Oversees implementation of contracts and budgets, and performs other duties as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends 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. (Serves in an on-call rotation, as assigned.)

Directs and oversees the effective implementation and monitoring of statewide policies and procedures that guide the delivery of effective nursing services in SSLCs. Ensures nursing policies, procedures and programs are integrated with other services such as residential services, active treatment/vocational services, dental, behavioral health, psychiatry, habilitation therapies, medical and qualified intellectual disabilities services to provide optimal services to the individuals residing at the SSLC. Develops and implements techniques for interdisciplinary planning efforts with other discipline coordinators and divisional administrative staff.

Provides leadership and strategic direction to assigned nursing staff in state-office. Performs managerial functions including hiring, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and overseeing the work performed by staff. Uses leadership and teambuilding skills to motivate staff to work toward common objectives and goals. Oversees allocation of staff resources, directing focus on specific areas of need across the SSLCs. Assists local SSLC leadership with hiring decisions, training and evaluation of chief nursing executives to ensure quality and consistency.

Oversees the allocation of resources to achieve effective nursing services and programs. Makes recommendations for staff to individual ratios, staffing deployment, and gives input on development of job descriptions for nursing staff such as chief nursing executives (CNEs), nursing operations officers, nurse educators, infection control nurses, nurse managers, shift supervisors and all level of direct care registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses. Assists SSLCs with the recruitment, training and retention of nurses.

Oversees, coordinates, and actively engages in quality improvement activities at the state level and across SSLCs to measure the consistent delivery of nursing services in accordance with facility and statewide policies, procedures and practices. Establishes goals, schedules, and performs efficacy monitoring, and data analysis to identify trends pertaining to nursing programs and services. Analyzes data to develop trend reports for review and presentation at the state-wide Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QAQI) meeting. Ensures systematic capture, review and analysis, communication, and follow-up in relation to significant events in the program (e.g., Medication Errors, Adverse Drug Reactions, Deaths, Unusual Occurrences, etc.).

Serves as a team member for the state review team for scheduled on site visits to SSLCs to ensure that the health, safety, care, treatment and support provided by each facility meet the needs of the individuals served and reflects professionally accepted standards of practice, and documents findings. Travels to each SSLC and leads the review of nursing services. Evaluate programs, procedures, and/or processes for effectiveness through a Quality Service Review tool. Ensures their rating is in line with the ratings of other monitors to achieve interrater reliability. Completes evaluation reports after required monitoring and internal review processes. Prepares and provides reports and data analysis utilizing computer software programs. Participates in interdisciplinary team review discussions with other State Reviewers to discuss agreements, disagreements, and methodology. Calculates scores and prepares a narrative 15-calendar days after the on-site review. Responds to comments and questions about scores and narratives. Oversees the implementation of established action plans and ensures that established direction and operational objectives for ICF/IID facilities are being adhered to. Acts as a subject matter expert and liaison between nursing services and multiple governing bodies.

Reviews, and oversees review of, medical records and patient assessments to determine compliance with policies and procedures, correctness of assessment, standards of care, and quality of service following a serious incident or in conjunction with routine reviews. Evaluates the assessment, care and integrated treatment plans developed by the RN Case Managers to ensure they accurately and definitively direct the implementation of all necessary care based up on the trend analysis of health care needs and/or issues to the appropriate person. Monitors implemented nursing programs/plans for the individuals served for compliance and efficacy to ensure quality of care and the well-being of individuals at the SSLCs. Teaches specific nursing skills, clarifies concepts, assists with critical thinking, mentors, and advises nursing staff, particularly CNEs. Reviews and analyzes reports and data pertaining to nursing services. Updates and revises or develops new services and/or protocols based on outcomes.

Represents nursing services at meetings, serves on various committees such as the state-wide Mortality Review Committee, and acts as a liaison or point of contact with oversight entities and other external stakeholders as required. Reviews and evaluates the impact of proposed federal and state laws, attends seminars and workgroups on intellectual disabilities and disseminates information to appropriate SSLC division staff. Conducts literature searches related to nursing services specific to people with intellectual disabilities and disseminates information to appropriate SSLC division staff.

Meets routinely with SSLC Chief Nurse Executives and meets with or delegates meetings with other specific nursing program areas such as infection control, nursing case management, and nurse education. Ensures the nursing departments are focused on continuous process improvement and compliance with quality improvement initiatives and ICF-IID standards. Identifies areas of needed change, makes recommendations to improve programs and services, and advises the Associate Commissioner and other SSLC leadership on efficient and effective delivery of nursing services in SSLCs. Assists in planning and coordination of statewide staff training for nursing staff at SSLCs related to the efficient and effective delivery of nursing services for residents.

Oversees monitoring of nursing compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Facilitates investigative nursing peer review reporting of SSLC RNs, APRNs, and LVNs to the Texas Board of Nursing. Provides guidance and direction to SSLC nursing staff in conducting investigative nursing peer review activities. Develops and oversees in-service training to address areas identified for systemic corrective action and quality improvement.

Maintains competency within the scope of practice in order to serve as the state-wide subject matter expert. Complies with state mandated continuing education to maintain licensure as a registered nurse. As a subject matter expert, assist at the State Office level, with a team of specialists to analyze and provide technical assistance on difficult individual cases. Conducts research in nursing outcomes/practice to maintain subject matter experience and the ability to work with individuals with dual diagnosis and complex needs in an interdisciplinary setting. Provides and coordinates treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.

Oversees implementation of contracts and budgets related to specific projects or purchase orders, such as obtaining continuing education for nurses. Writes scope of work, develops budget, reviews invoices, monitors contractor performance and provides information necessary to contracts manager and purchaser staff.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of state and federal laws and Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-IID) rules, regulations, policy and procedures related to State Supported Living Center.

Knowledge of the laws and rules of the Texas Board of Nursing.

Knowledge of Texas Nurse Practice Act, including the Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations, and the role of nursing peer review in the provision of both professional nursing and vocational nursing.

Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., CPR., and ability to assess and care for residents and/or staff members in emergency situations.

Knowledge of nursing care standards and the Healthcare Guidelines.

Skill and knowledge related to supervising employees.

Skill in the care and treatment of patients and in the use of nursing treatment tools and equipment.

Skill in analyzing problems, formulating and implementing plans of corrections, and to successfully lead change.

Skills in the use of computer/software and an electronic health record system.

Skill in time management and prioritization.

Ability to communicate effectively to groups and individuals.

Ability to achieve and maintain collaborative relationships.

Ability to train all levels of staff.

Ability to analyze and develop policies, procedures, and reports.

Ability to interpret regulations and communicate them effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to evaluate services, identify concerns/trends and develop meaningful plans for improvement.

Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities.

Ability to instruct, train, oversee and provide guidance to others.

Ability to maintain required continuing education hours.

Proficient in the use of computer/software and knowledge of electronic health care systems

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

Licensed to practice as registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Initial Screening Criteria

Master’s degree; and

Three (3) years of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility; and

Two (2) years of Nursing supervisory/administrative experience.

Work experience in a State Supported Living Center or other ICF-IID as a nursing executive, program compliance/ quality assurance nurse, nurse educator, or as external reviewer/monitor for nursing services provided in an SSLC or other ICF/IID.

OR

Bachelor’s degree; and

Five (5) years of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility; and

Four (4) years of Nursing supervisory/administrative experience.

Work experience in a State Supported Living Center or other ICF-IID as a nursing executive, program compliance/ quality assurance nurse, nurse educator, or as external reviewer/monitor for nursing services provided in an SSLC or other ICF/IID.

OR

Associate’s degree; and

Seven (7) years of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility; and

Six (6) years of Nursing supervisory/administrative experience.

Work experience in a State Supported Living Center or other ICF-IID as a nursing executive, program compliance/ quality assurance nurse, nurse educator, or as external reviewer/monitor for nursing services provided in an SSLC or other ICF/IID.

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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 1-888-894-4747. 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.

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Job Details

Medical Speciality

GeriatricsCritical & Intensive CarePsychiatryPublic health

Employment Type

Full-time

Required License

RN (Registered Nurse)

Work Setting

HospitalClinicOutpatientNursing homeInpatientRehabilitation centerERSkilled nursing facilityICUPCUPrivate practiceAssisted living facility

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