HIV Care Services Nurse Consultant

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Functional Title: HIV Care Services Nurse Consultant 
Job Title: Nurse III 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: HIV Care Services 
Posting Number: 10608 
Closing Date: 02/11/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $6,680.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 25% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200 
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 HIV Care Nurse Consultant performs highly advanced professional and administrative nursing functions in the HIV Care Services Group. Work involves determining health care service requirements and improving systems of care for People Living With HIV (PLWH) statewide. Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and assisting in the implementation of the HIV Clinical Services program, Minority AIDS Initiative program, Quality Management program, monitoring the performance of the contractors who deliver services under these programs, and assisting in the evaluation of the programs. Conducts medical record reviews to determine compliance and quality of care and provides extensive clinical consultation, training, and technical assistance. Supports the Texas HIV Medication program with medication consultations and researches health insurance plans for medication coverage. Coordinates development and implementation of statewide standards of care. Oversees field investigations into medical access points and complaints related to quality of care. Develops and provides input into policy development. Works under the general direction of the Care Services Group Manager, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Briefly summarize the organization unit and key responsibilities of the vacant position.]

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

(40%) Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the service delivery programs of state-funded grantees and their major subcontractors statewide that provide clinical, medical case management, and psychosocial case management services to PLWH and their families.  Activities include conducting annual and follow-up site visits and providing on-site technical assistance as needed.  Conducts medical record reviews of clients served by grantees and subcontractors to determine compliance with professional standards of care, DSHS policies and procedures, and State and Federal requirements to evaluate the quality of contracted clinical, case management services, and other core medical services.

(35%) Provides extensive clinical consultation, training, and technical assistance to HIV Care and Medications Unit grantees and subcontractors, medical and nursing providers, the general medical community, and other health care organizations and individuals that deliver services.  Serves as a resource for clinical information related to HIV and STDs, and provides consultation on HIV/STD clinical services to the general public. Works with the Quality Management Coordinator to support projects and champions telehealth and telemedicine implementation in the state. Supports the Texas HIV clinical panel, which serves as a resource for the HIV/STD Section programs.

(5%) Oversees field investigations into complaints related to the quality of care provided by subcontractors for clinical, medical case management, and psychosocial case management services.  Conducts interviews with clients, contractors, and others as needed; gathers other relevant facts and data; analyzes and summarizes findings; develops recommendations for consideration by the Section Director, including possible imposition of sanctions; prepares written reports of findings/recommendations and related correspondence.

(5%) Coordinates the implementation and review of standards of clinical care and case management services for use in evaluating the quality of care delivered by contract providers to people living with HIV.  The development process for standards includes revising the clinical standards, quality assurance of all standards, facilitating work groups, locating and evaluating applicable research findings, and publishing and distributing documents to stakeholders.  Maintains current knowledge of nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines for HIV/STD services, and distributes information and trains clinical providers and others.

(5%) Coordinates the development and implementation of records and tools used to evaluate the quality of clinical and case management services delivered by contractors by researching existing materials, piloting new products, procuring management approval to implement changes, and orienting staff. 

(5%) As requested, develops and provides input into policy development; represents the Care Services Group on workgroups and advisory committees related to HIV/STD. Collaborates with other HIV/STD branch programs and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) to address cross-group goals and support implementation of systems that increase the health outcomes for persons living with HIV.

(5%) Surveys HIV/STD clinical providers regarding continuing education needs and analyzes the results.  Develops in-service and educational programs to meet the needs of clinical providers.  Participates in planning, budgeting, executing, and evaluating the HIV/STD Clinical Conference for statewide medical and nursing professionals who deliver services to people living with HIV. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in the agency's disaster response and recovery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of public health policies, structure, and functions of public health organizations

Knowledge of current trends in public health

Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, and laws and ordinances governing public health

Knowledge of universal precautions

Knowledge of Case Management principles

Knowledge of community-based health and social services programming for persons living with HIV

Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems

Skills in using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, TEAMS, or similar software programs

Skills in using a personal computer to prepare and store documents and reports

Skills in providing clinical and/or case management services

Skills in problem-solving

Skills in monitoring and evaluating health care programs

Ability to function without direct supervision

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences

Ability to provide constructive and critical feedback and guidance

Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate facts and to provide meaningful feedback

Ability to work effectively with others and in teams

Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate program activities

Ability to interpret policies and procedures

Ability to work tactfully with the public, agency, and contractor leadership

Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Registrations, Licensure Requirements, or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain current status as a Registered Nurse with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

Initial Screening Criteria:

A bachelor’s in nursing with current status as a registered nurse with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

Experience working in a clinical setting for a minimum of 3 years as a full-time employee.

Experience working with people living with HIV.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

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 for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form