Registered Nurse Health Facility Surveyor 2024-02827

State of Wyoming; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Health Facility Surveyor, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of healthcare facilities across Wyoming. This position offers a unique opportunity to work independently while also collaborating with a diverse group of healthcare professionals. With a focus on continual learning and professional development, you'll be equipped with the skills to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the chance to explore the beautiful landscapes of Wyoming. This role not only provides a competitive salary but also includes a $2,000 hiring bonus, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and community service.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Continual Learning Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field is required.
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and investigate complaints statewide.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations.

Skills

Healthcare Standards Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Investigative Techniques

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

Survey Tools

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Enjoy a small-town atmosphere, with no state income tax and an average of 300 days of sunshine each year with nearby access to skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities.

You will serve as Health Facility Surveyor with the Health Care Surveillance Branch, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys, Wyoming Department of Health, conducting surveys and investigating complaints statewide according to Wyoming State Statutes agreement with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

What Health Facility Surveyors like about the job:

• Working with a diverse group of healthcare professionals and learning from each other.
• Having the opportunity for continual learning with formal training courses such as “Investigative Techniques,” “Interviewing,” and “Decision Making.”
• Feeling like “I make a difference for residents after I leave the facility.”
• Enjoying the opportunity to work both independently and as a member of a survey team. Exploring the beautiful State of Wyoming in a way few people get to experience.
• Talking with patients and residents and influencing positive changes for them. Visiting the various types of healthcare facilities around the State.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility and conditions.

Human Resource Contact: [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Performs standard and abbreviated surveys such as initial licensure and certification surveys, recertification surveys, complaint investigations, and follow-up surveys.
• Ensure the survey process is implemented correctly and efficiently.
• Interprets regulations and guidance from the State Operations Manual and other federal/state guidelines.
• Performs complaint intakes and assesses and documents regulatory problems.
• Determines regulatory category for complaint allegations.
• Reports findings to the Team Coordinator or, when working independently, to the Supervisor. Evaluate plans of correction and communicate approval or concerns to facility leadership.
• Provides oral or written technical assistance to a variety of healthcare provider types.
• Participates in in-service education, as well as other educational opportunities related to the survey process.
• Extensive statewide travel to and from survey sites.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
This position will be required to work from home (except in Laramie County).
Preference may be given to registered nurses with experience working in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, hospice, ambulatory surgical center, or dialysis facility.
Agency requires the successful applicant to be licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.
Agency requires completing the CMS Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 6 months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of health care standards, medical conditions (acute and chronic), medical procedures, mental health needs, and quality of life.
• Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for certifying and licensing healthcare facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Healthcare) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Healthcare) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extensive statewide travel to and from survey sites.
• This position will be required to work from a home office (except Laramie County).

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer Flexible/Hybrid.
• Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions:
  • New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position.
  • Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public.
  • One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
  • Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
  • Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

048-Wyoming Department of Health - Aging Division - Office of Healthcare Licensing & Surveys

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