Nursing Program Compliance Nurse

Date:
Jun 9, 2026

Location:

DENTON, TX

Posting number: 17772

Deadline: 06/23/2026

Agency:
Health & Human Services Commission

Department:
Campus Nursing

Facility:
Denton State Supported Living Center, 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD, DENTON, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Nursing Program Compliance Nurse (Nurse III) to coordinate and oversee nursing services that ensure quality and regulatory compliance within our state supported living centers.

• Coordinate and organize nursing services related to program compliance.
• Audit nursing records, develop trend reports, and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and explain policies, procedures, and protocols related to nursing program compliance.
• Plan and oversee nursing department preparation for internal and external monitoring visits.
• Provide coaching, training, and technical assistance to nursing staff.
• Serve as lead investigator for alleged Texas Nursing Practice Act violations.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed and administer medication, immunizations, and treatments.
• Participate in disaster response and continuity operations as required.

• Attend work on a regular basis, including specific shift or rotating schedules, and serve in on‑call rotation.
• Complete required reports and documentation, monitor nursing records for compliance, and audit data.
• Aggregate and analyze data to create trend reports for Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement meetings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and measure progress.
• Develop and maintain monitoring and audit tools, ensuring reliability across sources.
• Lead training and orientation for new and existing staff.
• Participate in meetings such as RCA, QAQI, and state‑wide compliance nurse meetings.
• Prepare for and respond to regulatory surveys and external monitoring visits.
• Deliver direct care services, medications, and emergency response to residents and staff.
• Assist with disaster response, recovery, or COOP activation.

• Extensive knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures, health‑care laws, medical diagnoses, and accepted treatment patterns.
• Understanding of program regulations, settlement agreements, and health‑care guidelines.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, ICF‑IID rules, and emergency procedures.
• Proficiency with computer/software and electronic health record systems.
• Strong communication and policy writing skills.
• Analytical ability to identify trends, maintain spreadsheets, and interpret regulations.
• Capacity to collaborate with diverse individuals and guide staff independently.
• CPR certification and ability to perform CPR safely.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; evaluation of evidence of completion is considered.
• Minimum of 1 year as a registered nurse; 2 years in a health agency, hospital, or similar setting preferred.
• Quality assurance monitoring experience preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Texas.

• Background and criminal checks, drug screening, and registry checks are required.
• Selected candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Work may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours.
• Full‑time, exempt position with a salary range of $7,532.75 – $8,886.16 monthly.
• Occupational category:
  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.