Surveyor - Home and Hospice Care Registered Nurse

Joint Commission•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

49d•Remote

About The Position

The RN Field Representative surveys hospice and home care organizations throughout the United States. This remote opportunity is open to registered nurses located anywhere in the United States, with prior home health and hospice care experience. The role applies systems analysis and inductive reasoning to assess organizations’ compliance with applicable standards and the functionality of their care delivery systems. The Surveyor engages organization staff in discussions about standards-based issues, assesses compliance, and identifies opportunities to improve it. The position prepares management reports linking standards deficiencies to potential system vulnerabilities and organizational risks, and communicates findings constructively to organizational leadership. Other Joint Commission activities may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions require 100% nationwide travel, which is paid. Full-time employees provide four weeks out of every four weeks for travel; 0.7 FTE employees provide three weeks out of four; and 0.48 FTE employees provide two weeks out of four. Part-time candidates must be available to work two or three weeks per month and provide three or four weeks of availability for scheduling. Candidates must live within approximately 50 miles of a major commercial airport with direct access to domestic and/or international routes and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft. The next orientation classes are scheduled for October/November 2026. The listed salary is $117,000. Joint Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, and paid time off. The job description notes that duties and requirements are not exhaustive and may be modified to meet business needs or provide reasonable accommodations. Joint Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
Current professional license in the relevant discipline at the time of hire, maintained throughout employment.
CPHQ certification through the National Association for Healthcare Quality at the time of hire or obtained by 12/31/28.
Five years of recent health care experience, including three years of direct clinical experience in appropriate health care settings and two years of accreditation or certification leadership or senior management experience.
Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and direct involvement in two Joint Commission surveys.
Previous experience in home health care and hospice care.
Experience working in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; interviewing expertise; and PC proficiency.
Ability to meet the described physical demands and extensive nationwide travel requirements, including driving and flying.
Residence within approximately 50 miles of a qualifying major commercial airport.

Nice To Haves

Experience with durable medical equipment (DME).
Experience in a culturally diverse work environment.
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Survey hospice and home care organizations throughout the United States.
Apply systems analysis and inductive reasoning to determine organizations’ compliance with applicable standards and the functionality of care delivery systems.
Engage health care organization staff in interactive, standards-based discussions to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Prepare management reports connecting standards deficiencies with potential system vulnerabilities and organizational risk points.
Communicate survey information to health care organization leadership in a constructive and collegial manner.
Participate in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by the supervisor.
Observe ongoing health care treatment and inspect facilities, equipment, and procedures while traveling to survey locations.