Health Care Nurse Surveyor

Are you passionate about ensuring the well-being of nursing home residents and upholding standards of care? As a Health Care Nurse Surveyor, you will have a fulfilling career as a professional representative of the Department of Health. Your responsibilities will include conducting inspections of nursing homes to evaluate the quality of care and services, as well as determining eligibility for state licensure and certification and federal long-term care programs. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in longer-term care facilities.

As a Health Care Nurse Surveyor, you will be responsible for performing professional assignments to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations that pertain to long-term care health care providers and facilities. This work involves evaluating the quality of care provided to residents in long-term care facilities and investigating complaints relative to the quality of care, life, and services provided to residents. These responsibilities are performed through the application of knowledge, established methods, practices, procedures, policies, and regulations related to the various professional disciplines in the health care field. In this position, you may be assigned to function independently, with a partner, as a member of a team, or as the designated team coordinator during on site surveys.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (37.5 hours per week)
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Irregular work hours, frequent statewide and overnight travel are required to accommodate state and federal mandates. Employee will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to complaints during off-hours.
• Frequent travel within Delaware, Chester, Lancaster, and part of Montgomery counties is a requirement of this position.
• Telework: Due to the volume of travel required, telework may not be available for this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position requires successful completion of the relevant provider-specific federally mandated Surveyor Minimum Qualifications training and Test (SMQT) provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or an equivalent certifying body for the discipline, within one year of hire.
• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.