Nurse Surveyor-Generalist

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing & Certification has a full time vacancy for Nurse Surveyor/Generalist.

SUMMARY:

To evaluate the care and treatment provided to a variety of patient groups in various health care settings, with responsibility to perform specialized nursing and/or other assessments individually or as a team member of a multidisciplinary team, for the purpose of determining compliance with State licensure requirements and Federal Medicare/Medicaid certification standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Combines the analysis of medical or nursing records with direct observation to evaluate the care received by patients or residents in various health care settings with complex nursing and restorative needs including intravenous feeding/medications, suctioning, tracheotomy care, ventilator/respirator, infections, surgical wound treatment, and pressure ulcers in order to determine if the quality of care meets State and Federal standards for patient health and safety.

Analyzes the effectiveness of treatment regimens and communicates complex clinical information to an interdisciplinary survey team for use in determining compliance with State and Federal health care requirements.

Ensures provider compliance with medication administration standards by the review of medication logs, and by direct observation of the medication administration process.

Analyzes and interprets medical records and nursing notes to ensure that patient care plans are accurate and up to date.

Determines if a provider is employing appropriate environmental infection control strategies and engineering controls in order to prevent the spread of illness in nursing homes and health care facilities.

Reviews, monitors, and then approves or disapproves the nursing and/or other components of corrective action plans, or develops the nursing and/or other components of a directed corrective action plan when the provider is unwilling or unable to develop a corrective action plan.

Prepares deficiency reports based on inspection and the review of records for health care providers, or nursing homes, based on collected evidence using established principles of documentation for legal proceedings.

Represents the Department or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services at administrative hearings and court cases, and testifies regarding the interpretation of federal and state regulations to support licensure or certification decisions.

Utilizes current department electronic data management and communication systems including but not limited to: LNotes, MS Office, Automated Surveying Processing Environment (ASPEN), and laptop computers.

Performs the role of team coordinator when assigned (This assignment will not be required until the employee has successfully passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing or a related human services field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Four years' experience as a Registered Nurse practicing in long term care, assisted living, or in a health care setting or experience practicing in their field of expertise in for example, but not limited to Rehab Therapies, Pharmacy, Dietary or Nursing Home Administration in long term care, assisted living, or in an acute care setting. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification:

Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing Education, or proof of registration in a state other than New Hampshire and a temporary permit issued by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing Education at the time of employment pending issuance of a license as a Registered Nurse.

or

Must possess a current license/certification or registration if applicable, issued by the State of New Hampshire, or other acceptable authority, in for example but not limited to Rehab Therapies, Pharmacy, Dietary or Nursing Home Administration, or proof of license/certification or registration in a state other than New Hampshire in the applicable discipline and a temporary permit issued by the applicable New Hampshire licensing Board.

Must possess a NH driver’s license and liability insurance coverage as required by state law.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing and able to travel in and out-of-state, including overnight stays, and attend out-of-state training sessions as assigned.

FOR POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO HEATH AND HUMAN SERVICES ONLY:

Must be able to satisfactory complete or meet additional training criteria relevant to the assigned program area; such as but not limited to:

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT)

Other provider/supplier types, including non-LTC

PREFERED WORK TRAITS:

Knowledge of Federal and State laws, and rules governing federal, and state programs

Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures

Knowledge of the functions provided by health facilities, hospitals, laboratories and related health service providers

Skill in appraising standards, techniques and procedures regarding health care and residential facilities and services provided

The ability to work with hospital and nursing home administrators, physicians and others regarding State and Federal standards and certification

The ability to work effectively with Federal, State and local governmental authorities to bring about a coordinated program to reach stated objectives

The ability to communicate effectively in oral or written form

The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, health services personnel and the general public

Maintain an appearance appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Debora Wyman, Supervisor IV, Debora.L.Wyman@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-271-9061.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee¿s union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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