Medicare Certification Surveyor, DHHS Office of Licensing

Medicare Certification Surveyor (Registered Nurse)

DHHS Office of Licensing

Four ten hour work days with weekends and holidays off for Registered Nurse!

This is a hybrid work location position with the employees home being their remote location (normal approval process required) when not onsite at healthcare facilities. Onsite inspections and travel are required.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Licensing, is seeking a quality conscious Registered Nurse to work as surveyors with other health professionals to conduct surveys of Medicare and/or Medicaid certified acute and continuing healthcare facilities in Utah.

As a member of a healthcare team, the surveyor will conduct onsite surveys/inspections to ensure certified healthcare facilities meet the requirements for participation in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Surveys are conducted as unannounced recertification inspections or in response to complaint allegations and provide an in-depth review of care through observation of the quality of care being provided in these facilities. Surveyors will observe patient care, interview patient and/or patient representatives, facility staff, and medical providers, as well as review relevant health records. Surveyor will formulate a written report of findings. The survey process has a strong emphasis on patient outcomes and the provision of services to assure quality of care for all patients.

• To be considered for this surveyor position you must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions in the State of Utah.
• You must also possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• This position requires travel, including overnight lodging of up to four consecutive nights, at variable intervals, throughout the state

Why You Should Join Our Team

Become an integral part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and contribute to the vision of advocating for, supporting, and serving all individuals and communities in Utah; and ensuring all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives. Help us achieve this through effective policy and a seamless system of services and programs.

The Agency

This is an opportunity to make a difference, along with the satisfaction of helping the community.

Example of Duties

Duties as a Registered Nurse include the following:

• Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
• Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
• Identifies problems or potential problem areas and recommends solutions.
• Decides upon the need for additional data, information, etc, and authorizes the means necessary to obtain the required information.
• Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.
• Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Clearly write deficiency citations in a manner that can withstand challenges from judges and attorneys.

Typical Qualifications

To be considered for this surveyor position you must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions in the State of Utah. You must also possess and maintain a valid driver's license. This position requires travel.

The following experience or skills may be of benefit to you, but the absence of them will not, in any way, exclude you from consideration. The hiring manager may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions.

• Skills with conflict resolution
• Experience working in or with health care facilities
• Experience working with established State and Federal Health Facility regulatory requirements

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Occasional in-state, out-of-state, overnight & weekend travel may be required.
• This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Please be sure to submit an application on the state of Utah career website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/jobs/4441200/medicare-certification-surveyor-dhhs-office-of-licensing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.05 - $35.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84116: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84116