Health Facility Nurse Surveyor 1 - Office of Inspector General - Statewide

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government office seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to join the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. This role involves conducting compliance reviews, overseeing inspections, and ensuring regulatory standards are met across various healthcare settings in West Virginia. The successful candidate will need to possess a strong analytical skill set and a valid WV Registered Nurse License. Willingness to travel extensively is a requirement, making this position ideal for those looking for impactful work within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Current WV Registered Nurse License required.
• Experience with compliance reviews and inspections.
• Willingness to learn new software programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory compliance evaluations for healthcare facilities.
• Maintain and analyze data related to inspections.
• Prepare detailed reports based on investigations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Independence

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Professional nursing certification

Job description

Special Hiring Rate:$43,192.864 - Office of the Inspector General

This position has a crucial role in maintaining and reviewing regulatory compliance determinations for Medicare certification, Medicaid regulations, and West Virginia state licensure within the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. The selected candidate will oversee inspections and investigate complaints across a variety of healthcare settings, ensuring quality care for residents, patients, and consumers. Candidate must be willing to travel to all parts of the state spending as many as 4 to 5 nights a week and an occasional weekend away from home. The successful candidate must have and continue to maintain a current WV Registered Nurse License.

Preference will be given to those with a valid WV Registered Nurse License.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Reviews:Conduct and evaluate complex regulatory compliance for healthcare facilities, including but not limited to: nursing homes, hospitals, behavioral health centers, and assisted living residences.
• Compliance Determinations:Review quality-of-care investigation determinations for healthcare facilities.
• Data Management:Maintain, consolidate, and analyze data related to inspections, investigations, licensure, certification and enforcement.
• Reporting:Prepare and submit detailed reports and correspondence based on findings from investigations and inspections.
• Team Support:Provide assistance as needed with various tasks related to healthcare facility compliance.
• Program Applications:Learn and use program-specific computer applications to assist in daily operations.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to generate clear, concise reports
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn new software programs
• Willingness to undergo a background check, which may include criminal, driving, abuse registry, and employment history
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state, including 3-4 nights per week away from home, with occasional weekend

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Training and Experience: Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university and three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse. Successful completion of an associate degree from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program and four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Professional certification from a recognized national nursing certifying organization as a nurse or nurse practitioner in the area of assignment and three years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program; plus baccalaureate degree in the health sciences or behavioral sciences and three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in nursing.
OR
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in nursing.

Special Requirement: Current West Virginia licensure or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.Special Hiring Rate:
$43,192.864 - Office of the Inspector General