Health Care Nurse Surveyor - Lehigh Valley Field Office
Health Care Nurse Surveyor - Lehigh Valley Field Office
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Job Description
THE POSITION
If you have a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of others then this may be the perfect career for you. As a Health Care Nurse Surveyor you will play a crucial role in ensuring that nursing home residents receive the proper care they deserve. You will also have the opportunity to evaluate the quality of care and services as well as determine the eligibility of facilities for state licensure and federal longterm care programs. Your work will directly impact the lives of residents and their families making it a truly rewarding and fulfilling career choice. Apply today and join the team at the Department of Health in their mission to improve health care in Pennsylvania!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Health Care Nurse Surveyor you will be responsible for performing professional assignments to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations that pertain to longterm care health care providers and facilities. This work involves the evaluation of the quality of care provided to residents in longterm care facilities and the investigation of complaints relative to the quality of care quality of life and services provided to residents. You will perform your work through the application of knowledge established methods practices procedures policies and regulations related to the various professional disciplines in the health care field. In this position you may be assigned to function independently with a partner as a member of a team or as the designated team coordinator during on site surveys. Frequent travel will be required within the counties of Berks Bucks Lebanon Lehigh Montgomery Northampton and Schuylkill.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:This is a home headquartered position which will require you to be headquartered at your home and travel to worksites to complete your work duties. In order to be home headquartered you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
- This position requires successful completion of the relevant providerspecific federally mandated Surveyor Minimum Qualifications training and Test (SMQT) provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or an equivalent certifying body for the discipline within one year of hire.
- This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- If you possess an active temporary practice permit you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one 1 year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement.For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
