Clinical Safety Coordinator

Overview

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:

Clinical Safety Coordinator
Job Title: Nurse III/Clinical Safety Coordinator
Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
Department: Quality Management
Posting Number: 12152
Closing Date: 12/30/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Salary Range: $7,532.75-$8,886.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:

Vernon State Hospital
Job Location City: VERNON
Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR
Other Locations:

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

Brief

Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse III (Clinical Safety Coordinator) performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work in the development/implementation of the hospital s clinical safety program in support of a therapeutic environment which is optimally safe for patients, thereby reducing the hospital s clinical risk exposures. They work closely with hospital leadership and committees in evaluating and improving the clinical safety program at the hospital.
• The Clinical Safety Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the systematic collection/analysis of data, including ongoing assessment of organizational processes related to accreditation compliance, including participation in external survey processes. They facilitate mechanisms for communication of the hospital s clinical safety program, including preparation of comprehensive reports, plans, and procedures related to clinical safety.
• They participate in the development of staff education related to patient safety and serves as a consultant to hospital committees and departments. Trains and/or supervises the work of others, as necessary. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including disaster response and/or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Participation may require alternate shift patterns or location.
• This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends and for work at maximum security locations.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Coordinates the activities of and participates in the development and implementation of the hospital Clinical Safety Program including proactive assessment of patient safety concerns and determination of standards compliance; development and oversight of the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to clinical safety; and participates in various hospital committees as assigned.
• Coordinates and oversees the hospital s tracer process (patient/system), including assignment, monitoring, and completion of patient and system tracers as well as collation of data, analysis of trends and distribution of findings to applicable standing committee or hospital leadership as indicated.
• Monitors plans of correction for all Management Initiated Reviews and maintains tracking mechanism to track trends and to ensure all are completed in a timely manner. Makes recommendations related to trends in data.
• Serves as the primary consultant and active participant on Root Cause Analysis (RCA s),…