Healthcare Facility Nurse inspector/Investigator- 61009071 & 61151011 (Nursing Home Section)

About the role

Performs comprehensive Medicare/Medicaid certification surveys (initial, complaint, re-certification, validation) of Title 18 & Title 19 facilities for compliance with Federal, State, and other applicable laws and regulations for Healthcare Quality. Conducts inspections, surveys, and investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and/or applicants. Evaluates activities to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively and applies extensive knowledge of nursing techniques and patient care planning to evaluate quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Identifies conditions that do not meet standards and advises personnel to develop plans of correction.
• Completes written reports of deficiencies and submits all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensures all survey files are secured in accordance with HIPAA and federal/state laws.
• Meets deadlines for written correspondence, documentation, and data entry.
• Adheres to agency rules regarding forms, travel reimbursement, training, and use of state/federal resources.
• Serves as team leader for survey teams, conducting pre-survey meetings, reviewing findings, and leading entrance/exit interviews.
• Represents the team as spokesperson or liaison during surveys.
• Stays knowledgeable of all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs additional duties such as attending meetings, training staff, participating in hearings/trials, and assisting with disaster preparedness tasks.
• Reports to duty or remains on call 24/7 during disaster events or hazardous weather.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
• Active South Carolina nursing license in good standing, or a valid multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Ability to accommodate roundtrip travel of up to 4 hours and 400 miles, with overnight travel 3-4 nights per week.
• Flexible work hours, including weekends, holidays, and exceeding 8 hours per day when needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds to a height/distance of up to 20 feet.
• Must pass and become SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified (5% salary increase upon certification).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Nursing; or bachelor’s degree in Nursing with two years’ clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; or associate degree or diploma in Nursing with four years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical experience in a Long-Term Care Facility.
• Reside within 50 miles of Columbia.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year.
• 15 days Sick Leave per year.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program.
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
• Hybrid work options may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.