Health Facility Surveyor (RN) - LC

State of Idaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Telecommuting options

Training opportunities

Job summary

IdahoPTV is seeking a Health Facility Surveyor (Registered Nurse) in Boise. The role involves conducting regulatory surveys and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

The position requires travel, potential telework after probation, and a commitment to deliver high-quality care standards. A valid RN license and state vehicle eligibility are necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiation and public relations.
• Experience preparing oral and written reports.
• Experience operating a personal computer.
• Valid driver's license; must be at least 21 and eligible to drive a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and investigations to assess compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state laws.
• Evaluate the quality and safety of patient care and facility practices.
• Observe facility staff and investigate noncompliance, including concerns related to quality of care, resident rights, staffing, safety, and facility practices.
• Write reports that are clear, concise and legally defensible; provide education to facilities to promote compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Public relations

Report writing

Computer skills

Job description

Health Facility Surveyor (RN) - LC - 27823

USA:ID:Boise | Nursing | Full Time

27.12 - 35.48 USD per hour

Posted yesterday | Apply before December 6, 2026

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

Are you a Healthcare professional from diverse disciplines who would like to work Monday through Friday with paid holidays off and be afforded the opportunity to have a work-life balance and help our most vulnerable citizens of Idaho? The Department of Health and Welfare’s Licensing and Certifications, Bureau of Facility Standards is hiring a Health Facility Surveyor (Registered Nurse) for our Boise office.

This position is responsible for conducting surveys and investigations to assess compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state laws, regulations, and policies governing healthcare facilities. Surveyors evaluate the quality and delivery of care, facility practices, policies and procedures, and other factors that impact the health, safety, and well-being of residents. Through surveys and complaint investigations, surveyors help ensure facilities meet regulatory requirements and provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to the public.

All positions require the ability and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays. Health Facility Surveyors may travel outside their local area and may be away from home overnight. Depending on workload and survey assignments, travel may account for up to 50% or more of work time during certain periods. Most assigned facilities, however, are located within the surveyor’s local or regional area.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Conduct regulatory surveys of healthcare facilities to assess compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Evaluate the quality and safety of patient care by reviewing clinical practices, treatment plans, care processes, and resident outcomes.
• Assess each resident's health, social, emotional, rehabilitative, and habilitative care needs.
• Observe facility staff and others providing services to patients.
• Investigate complaints and allegations of noncompliance, including concerns related to quality of care, resident rights, staffing, safety, and facility practices.
• Conduct interviews and record reviews to ensure sufficient information is gathered on which to base compliance decisions.
• Use critical thinking skills and professional judgement to determine if the facility is meeting patients' needs in accordance with the stated regulations and health care standards.
• Provide education and training to healthcare facilities to promote compliance, improve processes, and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
• Write reports that are clear, concise and legally defensible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in methods of negotiation and public relations. Typical gained by at least six months experience.
• Experience preparing oral and written reports. Typically gained by at least six months experience preparing oral and written reports.
• Experience operating a personal computer. Typical met by at least six months of experience operating a personal computer as an integral part of the job.

A valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet eligibility requirements to drive a state vehicle.

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418.For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ib.idaho.gov or call [phone]

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Good knowledge of the systems and methods of health care delivery. Typically gained by at least six months experience of health care delivery systems and methods.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology. Typically gained by at least six months experience of medical terminology.
• Good knowledge ofhealth diagnostic procedures. Typical gained by at least six months experience of health diagnostic procedures.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting resident treatment plans and medical records. Typically gained by at least six months experience reviewing and interpreting resident treatment plans and medical records.

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

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EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.