Public Health Nurse Surveyor: On-Site Inspections

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Indiana is hiring an RN to conduct Long Term Care surveys, assess quality of care, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements in nursing homes and residential facilities. You will perform on-site surveys, investigations, and reporting, with travel across the southeast region of the state.

Required is an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, with licensure and strong knowledge of survey procedures.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of nursing practice and standards of care.
• Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements.
• Understanding of survey and investigative procedures and ability to conduct surveys, inspections, interviews, observations, and investigations.
• Ability to identify potential adverse health and safety conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys using federal and state protocols to identify deficient practices.
• Investigate complaints within required timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality of complainants and investigations.
• Prepare written summaries of investigations.
• Organize and submit survey packets per division policies.
• Prepare for and testify in legal proceedings.
• May assist in staff training.
• Travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, and write reports at client sites or homes.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Licensure knowledge

Survey/investigation procedures

Confidentiality

Data entry/computer skills

Flexibility with hours

Professionalism under stress

RN with LTC experience preferred

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

The State of Indiana is hiring an RN to conduct Long Term Care surveys, assess quality of care, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements in nursing homes and residential facilities. You will perform on-site surveys, investigations, and reporting, with travel across the southeast region of the state.

Required is an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, with licensure and strong knowledge of survey procedures.