Nurse III

Date:
Sep 11, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Nurse III Job Title: Nurse III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Title V MOE CSHCN Posting Number: 21389 Closing Date: 09/25/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Community and Social Services Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,155.75 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework Travel:
Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST 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

Under the general direction of the Policy and Program Branch Manager; performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work in a consultative, advisory, educational and administrative capacity in relation to services for people with special health care needs. Work involves, developing policy, procedures, guidelines and standards of care for the programs administrated by Specialty Health. This position supports Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) services program, the Kidney Health Care (KHC) program, and the Hemophilia Assistance Program (HAP).

This position may provide consultative assistance to additional programs within the office. Serves as a resource and participates in inter- and intra-agency work groups and meetings. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Applicants should ensure that their resumes clearly demonstrate relevant experience and skill sets for consideration.

• Assists with the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of care for the CSHCN Services Program. May consult on other public health programs supported by the Specialty Health office. This may include examination of current standards of care; exploration of programs, policies, and trends in other states; research, data collection, evaluation of payment/reimbursement methodologies, and examination of the potential impact of changes on the existing system.
  
  Interfaces with the claims contractor and HHSC Medicaid/CHIP benefits staff on issues related to policy development. Provides technical assistance and expert consultation to other staff involved in the policy development process. (EFJ #1 - 25%)
• Participates in state level planning and development of systems of care for persons with special health care needs and their families. Works with office staff to coordinate activities related to planning, development, and redesign of systems of care for CSHCN, KHC and HAP clients. Tracks and monitors legislation related to medical policy within Specialty Health programs. (EFJ #2 - 20%)
• Participates in the urgent need determination process. Assures that any needed clinical follow-up is accomplished in a timely manner. Reviews, researches, and adjudicates other Specialty Health program medical reviews related to eligibility, authorizations, claims payment and appeals. Consults with Regional and Central Office staff on programmatic issues.…