Nurse III, Waiver Eligibility

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Functional Title: Nurse III, Waiver Eligibility 
Job Title: Nurse III 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Medical Directors Off 75-25 
Posting Number: 19320 
Closing Date: 08/27/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,000.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE 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 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

The Nurse III, Waiver Eligibility, conducts reviews of assessments and other relevant documentation to make determination of eligibility for Medicaid waiver programs. The position also reviews additional information sent from the Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO), the member’s physician, or other sources to supplement information in the assessment completed by the MCO.

Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. The Office of the Medical Director (OMD) provides clinical consultation and guidance to other areas within MCS, throughout the Agency, and to external stakeholder organizations. It works to provide a clinical vision for improving the health of Texans by aligning MCS programs with state public health priorities. OMD also leads the utilization review team of MCS which is charged with ensuring that individuals receive medically necessary, cost-effective services.

This position reports to the Medical Director for Waiver Eligibility. The work involved is highly complex (senior-level) clinical and consultative work. Work includes conducting reviews of assessments and other relevant documentation to make determination of eligibility for nursing facility waivers. The role includes reviewing additional information sent from the MCO, the member’s physician, or other sources to supplement information in the assessment completed by the MCO. Requires integrating knowledge of the Medicaid/CHIP programs with up-to-date healthcare practices and evidence-based clinical guidelines. Additionally, the Waiver Eligibility Nurse III consults with HHSC staff within MCS and across other HHSC departments as well as the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). This position works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously grow and learn, critical thinking for effective execution, and integrity to do things right even when what is right is not easy.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

1. Performs review of assessments and associated documentation for determination of waiver eligibility. Interprets complex state and federal laws, regulations, and rules related to the program. Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of results. (60%)

2. Represents unit at fair hearings and administrative reviews as needed.  Reviews documentation generated internally and submitted from external sources as part of the proceedings. (25%)

3. Partners with internal and external clients to increase effectiveness of programs. Recommend areas to improve as result of review process. (10%)

4. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Requires a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Nursing principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Health care laws, rules, standards, and regulations.
• Medical diagnoses and procedures, accepted medical treatments, and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
• Medicaid and managed care regulations and procedures.
• Health care needs and services for pediatric and adult clients with special needs.

Skills in:

• Organizing work.
• The care and treatment of patients, including the use of diagnostic and treatment tools and equipment.
• Written and verbal communication necessary to provide clear and concise determinations and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships both internally and externally.

Ability to:

• Identify appropriate nursing care and other health care services.
• Prepare, maintain, and present reports.
• Explain and interpret applicable health laws, rules, standards, and regulations.
• Understand and effectively interpret agency and program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Use a personal computer, fax machine and copier, telephone conferencing functions, and components of the Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook email.
• Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Devise solutions to problems.
• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Perform policy and medical literature research.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Interact effectively and professionally with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Required: At least three years work experience as an RN in a health agency, hospital, or healthcare facility.

Required: At least one year of clinical nursing experience with pediatric populations.

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing.

Preferred: At least one year experience with utilization review and/or utilization management as demonstrated by job functions of current or previous positions.

Preferred: At least one year experience with with long-term services and supports as demonstrated by job functions of current or previous positions. 

Preferred: At least one year experience with with adult and geriatric populations as demonstrated by job functions of current or previous positions. 

Additional Information:

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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.

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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.