Health Care Surveyor 9-P11

State of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is recruiting a Health Care Surveyor to perform surveys for federally certified long-term care providers, including nursing homes and hospital LTC units. The role involves onsite initial and recertification surveys, as well as investigation surveys to ensure compliance with CFR and SOM guidelines.

Applicants with RN licensure and related survey experience are preferred. The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) within LARA oversees these activities on behalf of CMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health-related field (or related health field).
• Possession of a license as a registered nurse (RN).
• Experience in health care survey or related inspection work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys for federally certified long-term care providers (nursing homes, facilities, hospital LTC units).
• Perform onsite initial certification and recertification surveys and follow-up investigations.
• Ensure compliance with CFR, SOM, and related regulatory standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Health care surveyor experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health-related field

Job description

Job Description

This is a continuous posting used to form an applicant pool. Applicants may not immediately be contacted for an interview. The Bureau of Survey and Certification will contact candidates selected to interview as vacancies occur. The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is the identified state agency to perform survey and certification activities on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The health care surveyor position performs surveys for covered federally certified long-term (LTC) providers, specifically nursing homes, county medical care facilities, and hospital long term care units. The position conducts onsite, initial certification and recertification surveys as well as abbreviated complaint and facility reported incident investigation surveys. The purpose of these surveys is to determine initial and ongoing compliance of federal certified providers with applicable portions of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and may be conducted by an individual assigned health care surveyor or a team of surveyors. In addition to the CFR, the survey process is guided by the federal State Operation Manual (SOM).

Position Description

Team Survey Regions Map

NOTE: Interview and hiring preference may be given to applicants with registered nurse qualifications and experience.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

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Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing, psychology, speech and language pathology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or foods and nutrition, gerontology, pharmacy, environmental health or other health-related field.

Experience

Health Care Surveyor 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Health Care Surveyor 10

One year of professional experience equivalent to a Health Care Surveyor 9.

Health Care Surveyor P11

Two years of professional experience equivalent to a Health Care Surveyor, including one year equivalent to a Health Care Surveyor 10.

Alternate Education And Experience

Health Care Surveyor 9

Possession of an associate's degree, Michigan license in good standing as a registered nurse, and two years of registered nurse experience in a nursing home, hospital, hospice, home health agency, or other health care facility.

Additional Requirements And Information

Required: Certification, licensure, or registration commensurate with survey/inspection type/task to be assigned (e.g., licensed registered nurse, registered dietitian, Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, licensed speech pathologist, licensed psychologist, licensed physical therapist, licensed occupational therapist, licensed pharmacist, registered social worker, certification of gerontology, registered sanitarian, or other like certification, licensure, or registration).

Some positions may require Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional status.

Some positions may require successful completion of the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' standards and procedures.

All positions must abide by state law or federal certification regulatory requirements related to job duties assigned including but not limited to vaccination requirements.

View The Job Specification At

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/HealthCareSurveyor_12713_7.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.