Long-Term Care Nurse Surveyor

Public Health Nurse Surveyor

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

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 registered nurse position is responsible for the direct application of the long term care survey process. This survey process includes conducting on-site surveys in nursing homes and licensed residential 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 all residents in the facilities.

This position is for the central/east area of the state and east to the Richmond area/Ohio state line.

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

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• 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.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• 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 setting is preferred.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution is required.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Ability to successfully complete all federally mandated training and testing within the first 12 months of employment.
• This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness rewards program: complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)…