Acute and Continuing Care Surveyor

About the role

This professional Registered Nurse position is responsible for direct application of the survey process for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID). This survey process includes conducting on-site surveys in either 4-8 bed group homes or larger 20-40 bed facilities to determine compliance with federal certification and state licensure requirements where applicable and reviewing/evaluating the quality of care, quality of life, environment and services provided to the clients. This position may be required to perform these duties as team leader, team member, or individually as a complaint investigator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys using federal and state protocols and procedures to identify deficient practices and determine appropriate level of non-compliance in the provision of healthcare and related services.
• Communicate observations and findings ensure adherence with survey protocols and maintain the integrity of the survey.
• Conduct on-site investigations of complaints within the required timeframes using federal and state protocols and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of complainants, consumers who are the subject of the complaint, and the complaint survey schedules.
• Complete a written summary of the investigation of each allegation in the complaint.
• Organize and submit survey packets according to division policies.
• Prepare for and testify in legal proceedings.
• May assist in staff training.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge of principles of nursing practice and standards of care.
• Specialized knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements.
• Knowledge of survey and investigative procedures and the ability to conduct surveys, inspections, interviews, observations, and investigations.
• Ability to identify potential adverse health and safety conditions.
• Ability to utilize computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data.
• Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to be professional and maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Commitment to the public health mission of protecting the health, safety, rights, privacy, and well-being of residents in long term care facilities.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in an Acute or Long-Term Care setting is preferred.
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to successfully complete all federally mandated training and testing within the first 12 months of employment.

Skills

• Specialized knowledge of principles of nursing practice and standards of care.
• Specialized knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements.
• Knowledge of survey and investigative procedures and the ability to conduct surveys, inspections, interviews, observations, and investigations.
• Ability to identify potential adverse health and safety conditions.
• Ability to utilize computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data.
• Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to be professional and maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Commitment to the public health mission of protecting the health, safety, rights, privacy, and well-being of residents in long term care facilities.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.