Acute and Continuing Care Surveyor

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

This professional Registered Nurse position is responsible for direct application of the survey process for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).

This survey process includes conducting on-site surveys in either 4-8 bed group homes or larger 20-40 bed facilities to determine compliance with federal certification and state licensure requirements where applicable and reviewing/evaluating the quality of care, quality of life, environment and services provided to the clients.

This position may be required to perform these duties as team leader, team member, or individually as a complaint investigator.

Applicants must be able to travel the southern part of state with occasional travel to the northern part of state. Will observe ICF residents in a variety of settings. Experience with care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Must be a self-starter.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

• Conduct on-site surveys using federal and state protocols and procedures to identify deficient practices and determine appropriate level of non-compliance in the provision of healthcare and related services. Communicate observations and findings ensure adherence with survey protocols and maintain the integrity of the survey.
• Conduct on-site investigations of complaints within the required time frames using federal and state protocols and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of complainants, consumers who are the subject of the complaint, and the complaint survey schedules.
• Complete a written summary of the investigation of each allegation in the complaint.
• Organize and submit survey packets according to division policies.
• Prepare for and testify in legal proceedings.
• May assist in staff training.
• Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home. Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Specialized knowledge of principles of nursing practice and standards of care.
• Specialized knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements.
• Knowledge of survey and investigative procedures and the ability to conduct surveys, inspections, interviews, observations, and investigations.
• Ability to identify potential adverse health and safety conditions.
• Ability to utilize computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data.
• Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to be professional and maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Commitment to the public health mission of protecting the health, safety, rights, privacy, and well‑being of residents in long‑term care facilities.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in an Acute or Long‑Term Care…