Health Care Nurse Surveyor

If you value the integrity of health care and the quality assurance of Pennsylvania's health care facilities, then this is the position for you! The Department of Health is seeking a Health Care Nurse Surveyor to join our dedicated team at our Division of Nursing Care Facilities. In this role, you will support our mission of protecting the public health by conducting health care surveys in various facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Do not miss out on this chance to make a real difference. Apply today and take the first step toward creating a meaningful impact!

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting various types of surveys, including but not limited to complaints, incidents, full and annual health surveys, abuse investigations, revisit surveys (both in-office and on-site), civil rights surveys, special CMS surveys, and occupancy surveys. These surveys will be conducted in accordance with federal and state regulations for initial licensure, re-licensure, civil rights compliance, and Medicare or Medicaid certification to assess facility compliance. You will also review incident reports as assigned and communicate with providers via electronic or verbal means to obtain follow-up information as needed. Additionally, you will carry out investigations related to complaints and incidents, perform occupancy inspections, and conduct revisits to ensure the facility has implemented corrective actions to resolve identified issues. Your duties will be performed independently, with a partner, as part of a team, or as the team coordinator during on-site surveys.

This position requires irregular and flexible work hours to comply with state and federal requirements and to address departmental needs. Travel throughout the state, including overnight trips and frequent travel within Berks, Bucks, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill counties is a requirement of this position. You will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to complaints during off-hours.

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.
• You will spend an average of 3 to 4 days in the field each week.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time on the days you are not out surveying. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Easton.
• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.