HSHP09-2024-00367-Registered Nurse Health Surveyor-Cheyenne

Salary: $32.52 - $36.13 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00367
Department: 048-Aging Division - Healthcare Licensing & Surveys
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Enjoy a small-town atmosphere, with no state income tax and an average of 300 days of sunshine each year with nearby access to skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities.
You will serve as Health Facility Surveyor with the Health Care Surveillance Branch, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys, Wyoming Department of Health, conducting surveys and investigating complaints statewide according to Wyoming State Statutes agreement with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
What Health Facility Surveyors like about the job:

• Working with a diverse group of healthcare professionals and learning from each other.
• Having the opportunity for continual learning with formal training courses such as "Investigative Techniques," "Interviewing," and "Decision Making."
• Feeling like "I make a difference for residents after I leave the facility."
• Enjoying the opportunity to work both independently and as a member of a survey team.
• Exploring the beautiful State of Wyoming in a way few people get to experience.
• Talking with patients and residents and influencing positive changes for them.
• Visiting the various types of healthcare facilities around the State.

**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions
Human Resource Contact:wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Performs standard and abbreviated surveys such as initial licensure and certification surveys, recertification surveys, complaint investigations, and follow-up surveys.
• Ensure the survey process is implemented correctly and efficiently.
• Interprets regulations and guidance from the State Operations Manual and other federal/state guidelines.
• Performs complaint intakes and assesses and documents regulatory problems.
• Determines regulatory category for complaint allegations.
• Reports findings to Team Coordinator or, when working independently, to Supervisor.
• Evaluates plans of correction and communicate approval or concerns to facility leadership.
• Provides oral or written technical assistance to a variety of healthcare provider types.
• Participates in in-service education, as well as other educational opportunities related to the survey process.
• Extensive statewide travel to and from survey sites.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to registered nurses with experience working in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, hospice, ambulatory surgical center, or dialysis facility.
**Agency requires the successful applicant to be licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.
**Agency requires completing the CMS Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 6 months of employment.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of health care standards, medical conditions (acute and chronic), medical procedures, mental health needs, and quality of life.
• Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for certifying and licensing healthcare facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Healthcare) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Healthcare) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extensive statewide travel to and from survey sites.
• This position will be required to work from a home office.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Extensive statewide travel to and from survey sites.
• Wyoming Department of Health is an employer.
• ** Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
  • New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
  • Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public
  • One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
  • Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
  • Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Aging Division - Healthcare Licensing & Surveys
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(HSHP09) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Health Programs?Experience definition: (Experience administratively with health programs or health program administration.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your license # in the box below.
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Do you understand that you are required to complete the CMS Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within the first 6 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, hospice, ambulatory surgical center, or dialysis facility, if any.
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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