National Nurse Compliance Surveyors - Home Health or Hospice

Community Health Accreditation Program Inc • Miami, FL

18d • $0 - $50

About The Position

CHAP is hiring nationwide, travel-based, per-diem nurse compliance surveyors specializing in home health or hospice. Site Visitors conduct, plan, organize, and coordinate healthcare accreditation and/or certification surveys at community-based agencies. Visits must follow the CHAP Standards of Excellence, maintain strict confidentiality unless otherwise required by law, and comply with the policies and procedures governing the accreditation/certification process.

Candidates should have strong working knowledge of the CMS Home Health or Hospice Conditions of Participation and resources related to the CoPs and survey process. The position calls for attention to detail, accurate and complete written documentation, autonomy, critical thinking, and adaptability. Employees must be available for at least 10 survey days per month, excluding required travel days, and for 4–6 consecutive travel weeks during the first two months for training and preceptorship.

Compensation is $402 per survey day, $175 per travel day (one paid travel day per assigned survey), and $75 per site visit for preparation. Meal per diems are $60 per site-visit day and $30 per travel day. The posting estimates minimum monthly gross pay of $5,590, including meal stipends, based on 10 survey days, four travel days, meal per diems, and preparation. CHAP pays airfare and reimburses other travel expenses, including mileage at the stated IRS standard rate of $0.76 per mile. Employees are eligible for a 401(k) and limited wellness benefits; the position does not accrue paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least five years of experience in a compliance or regulatory role within the home health or hospice industry.
• At least one year of leadership experience involving supervision of staff and/or direct reports; case management does not qualify.
• Strong working-level knowledge of the CMS Home Health or Hospice Conditions of Participation and resources related to the CoPs and survey process.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, complete, and well-written documentation.
• Ability to work autonomously, apply critical thinking, and adapt to change.
• Availability for at least 10 survey days per month; required travel days do not count toward this minimum.
• Availability for 4–6 consecutive travel weeks during the first two months of employment for training (preceptorship).

Responsibilities

• Conduct, plan, organize, and coordinate healthcare accreditation and/or certification surveys at home health or hospice agencies in the community setting.
• Perform visits in accordance with the CHAP Standards of Excellence and the policies and procedures governing the accreditation/certification process.
• Maintain strict confidentiality unless otherwise required by law.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and well-written documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Limited wellness benefits
• Airfare expenses paid by CHAP
• Other travel expenses reimbursed, including mileage at the stated IRS standard rate of $0.76 per mile
• Meal per diem of $60 per site-visit day and $30 per travel day

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level