Home-Based Healthcare Facility Surveyor – Vermont

State of Vermont; Vermont; Remote; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Vermont is seeking an experienced Social Worker and/or Nursing Home Administrator to serve as a Healthcare Surveyor with the Department of Disabilities Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). The role involves fieldwork across Vermont, coordinating with a team of RNs, and ensuring facilities meet CMS and state requirements.

Travel will be frequent, with nights in hotels several times weekly and a portion of time working from a home office.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for licensure as a social worker (LICSW/LMSW) or nursing home administrator (LNHA) in Vermont or eligible via multi-state license
• Four (4) years of professional social work or nursing home administrator experience
• SMQT certification required within one year of hire
• Must maintain Vermont licensure or multi-state license as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Assess quality of care and services at facilities/providers via onsite observations, interviews and record reviews.
• Collaborate with surveyors to evaluate compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Write deficiency statements according to CMS Principles of Documentation.
• Complete reports and summaries according to CMS and state timelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using computer programs and applications.

Skills

Licensure eligibility

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Healthcare survey experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

State of Vermont is seeking an experienced Social Worker and/or Nursing Home Administrator to serve as a Healthcare Surveyor with the Department of Disabilities Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). The role involves fieldwork across Vermont, coordinating with a team of RNs, and ensuring facilities meet CMS and state requirements.

Travel will be frequent, with nights in hotels several times weekly and a portion of time working from a home office.