Nurse Surveyor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• 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 facility 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys using federal and state protocols to identify deficient practices and determine the degree 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 the confidentiality of complainants, consumers who are the subject of complaints, and complaint survey schedules.
• Write a 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 with staff training.
• Travel to regulated entities on most workdays 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, as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
• Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
• Two fully funded pension plan options.
• Leave policies 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.