Nurse I

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time‑off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement

Pay

Salary Range: $4,263.16 – $6,779.25 per month (paid monthly). Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑20. Shift: Day (first shift). Eligible for telework. Travel up to 50%.

Schedule

Full‑time, day‑shift position with a regular and predictable work schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule and perform other duties as assigned.
• Review required paperwork and documents, complete and finalize authorization of Community Attendant Services (CAS) and Day Activity/Health Services (DAHS) in an automated system, approving or denying services accurately and timely (approximately 60% of time).
• Document information manually and in multiple automated systems (approximately 10%).
• Verify client information using multiple automated systems such as TIERS, SASO, SharePoint, and others (approximately 10%).
• Serve as a resource, interpreting policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for provider agencies, practitioners, and CCSE staff (approximately 15%).
• Complete special assignments and/or reports (approximately 5%).

Requirements

• Valid Texas license as a Registered Nurse, or a license from a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse License Compact Act.
• Minimum of two years working experience as a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing care standards, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Community Care Services Eligibility (CCSE) program services, policies, and service‑delivery processes.
• Understanding of individuals with disabilities, geriatric, and special‑needs populations.
• Experience functioning as an advocate and resource for providers and co‑workers.
• Skill in organizing workloads, setting priorities, and handling multiple responsibilities.
• Familiarity with health laws and regulations, medical diagnoses, ICD‑10 coding, and accepted medical treatment patterns.
• Knowledge of community health and nursing‑care principles, as well as agency and community resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.