Public Health Nurse Surveyor

State of Indiana•Evansville, IN

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position applies the Long Term Care survey process by conducting on-site surveys in nursing homes and licensed residential facilities. The role determines compliance with federal certification and applicable state licensure requirements and evaluates the quality of care, quality of life, environment, and services provided to residents. The position covers the southwest area of Indiana, including Knox, Daviess, Martin, Orange, Pike, Dubois, Spencer, Perry, Gibson, Vanderburgh, Posey, and Warrick counties. The role requires travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate regulated entities and prepare reports at those sites or the employee’s home. Occasional attendance at the agency office is required for meetings or events. Work hours may vary daily or weekly to meet operational and staffing needs. This position is exempt from overtime compensation; employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours of work and/or paid leave per pay period to receive their base biweekly salary. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of nursing practice principles and standards of care.
Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements.
Knowledge of survey and investigative procedures and ability to conduct surveys, inspections, interviews, observations, and investigations.
Ability to identify potential adverse health and safety conditions.
Ability to use 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 remain professional and composed in stressful situations.
Commitment to protecting the health, safety, rights, privacy, and well-being of long-term care facility residents.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to successfully complete all federally mandated training and testing within the first 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site surveys using federal and state protocols to identify deficient practices and determine levels of non-compliance in healthcare and related services.
Communicate observations and findings, follow survey protocols, and maintain the integrity of the survey.
Conduct on-site complaint investigations within required timeframes using federal and state procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of complainants, consumers who are the subject of complaints, and complaint survey schedules.
Complete written summaries of investigations for each complaint allegation.
Organize and submit survey packets according to division policies.
Prepare for and testify in legal proceedings.
May assist with staff training.
Complete federally mandated training and testing within the first 12 months of employment.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with a biweekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Paid community service leave.
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.