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Location : State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-01228
Agency: 427 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Opening Date: 10/06/2023
Closing Date: 10/20/2023 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: Hema Lindstrom; 515.281.3079
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is seeking a motivated and flexible individual to join our team as a Health Facilities Surveyor for Hospitals with our Medicare Service Bureau.
Who We Are
DIA is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans. DIA's Health Facilities Division is responsible for inspecting and licensing health care providers and suppliers to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable Iowans.
The Hospital Surveyor position is responsible for health surveys, revisit surveys, and complaint surveys.
At DIA our mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. To accomplish our Mission, the individual selected for this position will provide regulatory oversight to Hospital facilities in a professional, courteous, non-intimidating and objective manner.
What We're Seeking
The successful candidate for the fast-paced and multi-faceted Health Facilities Surveyor position is a self-starter. The position reports directly to the Medicare Service Bureau Chief. The position requires state-wide and overnight travel on a weekly basis and is based from your home domicile. Desired qualifications include:
• Experience working in a clinical setting for hospitals
• Ability to work independently from a home-based setting while maintaining the timelines and goals of the Department
• Conducting business in a professional, courteous and approachable manner
• Displays high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Commitment to providing a high-quality service
• Ability to address and listen to others in respectful manner
• Possesses a high level of organizational skills and is process-driven
What You'll Do
You will be an integral member of our survey team, providing direct support to the Department's Health Facilities operations by:
• Completing assigned regulatory oversight in Hospitals facilities in a timely manner, including health surveys, revisit surveys, complaint surveys & EMTALA investigations.
• Making recommendations regarding non-compliance with applicable State rules and/or Federal Regulations and processes.
• Prepares accurate reports of all matters relating to surveys for licensure, complaint investigations, federal certification, and revisits, so that a determination can be made regarding licensure or certification.
What We Offer
When you join DIA, you help make Iowa safer and healthier while enjoying an outstanding benefits package! In addition to providing a positive work environment, we offer an excellent compensation package for our full-time employees, including:
• Excellent pay and benefits package including health, dental, vision, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Opportunities for salary increases following your first six months and annually thereafter
• Biweekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave
• Paid holidays (9 days per year)
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
NOTE: starting salary of $62,358.40 annually
For additional information on benefits Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today!
Background check required.
Selectives
N/A
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Completion of an educational program in professional Nursing and registration as a nurse or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a concentration of study in a human services area (e.g., psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services) and experience equal to three years of full-time professional work;
OR
completion of a Pharmacy degree, a Master's degree, or advanced degree above the Master's level in a human services area at an accredited college or university, and experience equal to one year of full-time professional work;
OR
graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and three years work experience in health administration; in a clinical substance abuse program; or in a regulatory program which involves the surveying and evaluating of situations, conditions and operating procedures of health care/treatment facilities;
OR
certification as a rehabilitation counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification plus specialized training or experience equal to one year of full-time professional work in a nursing, treatment, or habilitation program for intellectually disabled clients;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above specified experience for one year of the required education;
OR
thirty semester hours of graduate course work in public, business or health administration, in the health field or social work, counseling, or rehabilitation from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of experience to a maximum substitution of two years.
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Additional Qualification Requirements
Join Us!
Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
Career Choices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out this
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Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
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Have you completed an educational program in a professional Nursing program and are you registered as a nurse OR do you have a Bachelor's degree with a concentration of study in a human services area (e.g., psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services )? IF YES- How many years do you have of full time professional work in nursing, psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services?
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Have you completed a Pharmacy degree OR a Master's degree (or advanced degree above the Master's level) in a human services area at an accredited college or university? IF YES - How many months do you have of full time professional work in nursing, psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services?
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree? IF YES- How many years do you have of work experience in health administration; in a clinical substance abuse program; or in a regulatory program which involves the surveying and evaluating of situations, conditions and operating procedures of health care/treatment facilities?
06
Are you certified as a rehabilitation counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification? IF YES - How many months do you have of full-time professional work or specialized training in a nursing, treatment, or habilitation program for intellectually disabled clients?
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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education in nursing, psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services AND/OR experience in a human services area (e.g., psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
08
How many years do you have of COMBINED graduate level (post bachelors degree) course work in public, business or health administration, in the health field or social work, counseling, or rehabilitation AND full time professional work in nursing, psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services experience? 30 semester hours may be substituted for each year of experience. No more than 60 semester hours (2 years of graduate course work) may be substituted for the experience.
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Location : State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-01228
Agency: 427 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Opening Date: 10/06/2023
Closing Date: 10/20/2023 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: Hema Lindstrom; 515.281.3079
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is seeking a motivated and flexible individual to join our team as a Health Facilities Surveyor for Hospitals with our Medicare Service Bureau.
Who We Are
DIA is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans. DIA's Health Facilities Division is responsible for inspecting and licensing health care providers and suppliers to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable Iowans.
The Hospital Surveyor position is responsible for health surveys, revisit surveys, and complaint surveys.
At DIA our mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. To accomplish our Mission, the individual selected for this position will provide regulatory oversight to Hospital facilities in a professional, courteous, non-intimidating and objective manner.
What We're Seeking
The successful candidate for the fast-paced and multi-faceted Health Facilities Surveyor position is a self-starter. The position reports directly to the Medicare Service Bureau Chief. The position requires state-wide and overnight travel on a weekly basis and is based from your home domicile. Desired qualifications include:
• Experience working in a clinical setting for hospitals
• Ability to work independently from a home-based setting while maintaining the timelines and goals of the Department
• Conducting business in a professional, courteous and approachable manner
• Displays high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Commitment to providing a high-quality service
• Ability to address and listen to others in respectful manner
• Possesses a high level of organizational skills and is process-driven
What You'll Do
You will be an integral member of our survey team, providing direct support to the Department's Health Facilities operations by:
• Completing assigned regulatory oversight in Hospitals facilities in a timely manner, including health surveys, revisit surveys, complaint surveys & EMTALA investigations.
• Making recommendations regarding non-compliance with applicable State rules and/or Federal Regulations and processes.
• Prepares accurate reports of all matters relating to surveys for licensure, complaint investigations, federal certification, and revisits, so that a determination can be made regarding licensure or certification.
What We Offer
When you join DIA, you help make Iowa safer and healthier while enjoying an outstanding benefits package! In addition to providing a positive work environment, we offer an excellent compensation package for our full-time employees, including:
• Excellent pay and benefits package including health, dental, vision, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Opportunities for salary increases following your first six months and annually thereafter
• Biweekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave
• Paid holidays (9 days per year)
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
NOTE: starting salary of $62,358.40 annually
For additional information on benefits Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today!
Background check required.
Selectives
N/A
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Completion of an educational program in professional Nursing and registration as a nurse or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a concentration of study in a human services area (e.g., psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services) and experience equal to three years of full-time professional work;
OR
completion of a Pharmacy degree, a Master's degree, or advanced degree above the Master's level in a human services area at an accredited college or university, and experience equal to one year of full-time professional work;
OR
graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and three years work experience in health administration; in a clinical substance abuse program; or in a regulatory program which involves the surveying and evaluating of situations, conditions and operating procedures of health care/treatment facilities;
OR
certification as a rehabilitation counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification plus specialized training or experience equal to one year of full-time professional work in a nursing, treatment, or habilitation program for intellectually disabled clients;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above specified experience for one year of the required education;
OR
thirty semester hours of graduate course work in public, business or health administration, in the health field or social work, counseling, or rehabilitation from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of experience to a maximum substitution of two years.
For additional information, please click on this .
Additional Qualification Requirements
- Applicants possessing licensure, certification, registration or degree should indicate such on the application form and may be required to provide proof at the time of interview.
- Licensure or temporary licensure by the State of Iowa is required for designated positions in this class. Applicants who now possess a current valid license from another state need not have an Iowa license to apply, but will be required to obtain the appropriate Iowa license prior to beginning actual employment.
- For purposes of qualifying for this job class, "professional experience" shall be indicated by having responsibility for assessment and diagnosis of client problems and needs, developing a plan of treatment, evaluating client progress toward meeting treatment goals, modifying treatment objectives, etc. Work at this level requires a prerequisite of post high school educational training or certification in the behavioral, social, health sciences, or health administration.
- Applicants for positions in the Department of Inspections and Appeals must undergo a background investigation which includes a criminal history check and a dependent adult and child abuse registry check.
Join Us!
Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
Career Choices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out this
01
Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability?
Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
- Yes - I understand and agree.
- No
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
- No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
- Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
03
Have you completed an educational program in a professional Nursing program and are you registered as a nurse OR do you have a Bachelor's degree with a concentration of study in a human services area (e.g., psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services )? IF YES- How many years do you have of full time professional work in nursing, psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services?
- No experience in the specified areas
- Less than three years of professional work experience in the specified areas
- Three years or more of professional work experience in the specified areas
- Not applicable I do not have a degree in any of the identified areas
04
Have you completed a Pharmacy degree OR a Master's degree (or advanced degree above the Master's level) in a human services area at an accredited college or university? IF YES - How many months do you have of full time professional work in nursing, psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services?
- No experience in the specified areas
- Less than 12 months of professional work experience in the specified areas
- 12 months or more of professional work experience in the specified areas
- Not applicable - I do not have a Pharmacy degree or Master's degree or above in the specified areas
05
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree? IF YES- How many years do you have of work experience in health administration; in a clinical substance abuse program; or in a regulatory program which involves the surveying and evaluating of situations, conditions and operating procedures of health care/treatment facilities?
- No experience in the specified areas
- Less than three years of work experience in the specified areas
- Three years or more of work experience in the specified areas
- Not applicable - I do not have a Bachelor's degree
06
Are you certified as a rehabilitation counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification? IF YES - How many months do you have of full-time professional work or specialized training in a nursing, treatment, or habilitation program for intellectually disabled clients?
- No experience/specialized training in the specified areas
- Less than 12 months of professional work experience/specialized training in the specified areas
- 12 months or more of professional work experience/specialized training in the specified areas
- Not applicable - I am not certified as a rehabilitation counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
07
How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education in nursing, psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services AND/OR experience in a human services area (e.g., psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
- No experience or post high school education in the specified areas
- Less than seven years of combined post high school education and professional work experience in the specified areas
- Seven years or more of combined post high school education and professional work experience in the specified areas
08
How many years do you have of COMBINED graduate level (post bachelors degree) course work in public, business or health administration, in the health field or social work, counseling, or rehabilitation AND full time professional work in nursing, psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services experience? 30 semester hours may be substituted for each year of experience. No more than 60 semester hours (2 years of graduate course work) may be substituted for the experience.
- No experience or graduate course work in the specified areas
- Less than three years of the combined graduate course work and professional work experience in the specified areas
- Three years or more of the combined graduate course work and professional work experience in the specified areas
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