Public Health Nurse Surveyor

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

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 applicable federal certification and state licensure requirements and evaluates the quality of care, quality of life, environment, and services provided to residents. The assigned territory is the west side of Indianapolis extending to the Illinois state line, covering Hendricks, Putnam, Montgomery, Warren, Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Clay, Sullivan, and Vigo counties. The position requires travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate regulated facilities and prepare reports at those sites or the employee’s home. The employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events. Work hours may vary daily or weekly to meet operational needs. This position is exempt from overtime compensation; employees may work more than 75 hours in a 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

An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required.
Specialized knowledge of nursing practice principles and standards of care.
Specialized 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 residents.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to successfully complete 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site surveys using federal and state protocols to identify deficient practices and determine the level of non-compliance in healthcare and related services.
Communicate observations and findings, ensure adherence to survey protocols, and maintain survey integrity.
Conduct on-site complaint investigations within required timeframes using federal and state protocols.
Maintain confidentiality of complainants, consumers who are the subject of complaints, and complaint survey schedules.
Complete a written summary of the investigation of each complaint allegation.
Organize and submit survey packets according to division policies.
Prepare for and testify in legal proceedings.
May assist in staff training.
Travel to regulated facilities or other sites to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate and write reports.
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 biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave program including 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.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.