DSHS ALTSA Nursing Home Surveyor
DSHS ALTSA Nursing Home Surveyor
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$ 5501 - 7400
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LongTerm Care Surveyor Nursing Home Surveyor
Are you someone whos driven to protect the rights and dignity of older adults and individuals living with disabilities Do you believe all people deserve safe respectful and highquality care If so you could be the next advocate working to uphold those standards in nursing homes across Washington state.As a Nursing Home Surveyor with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services you wont just sit behind a deskyoull be in the field inspecting investigating and ensuring that licensed nursing facilities are delivering care that meets federal and state standards. Your work will influence policy prevent harm and quite literally save lives. Its part detective part consultant and fully impactful.
This is your opportunity to use your clinical knowledge and problemsolving skills to challenge the status quo promote accountability and bring change where it matters mostin the lives of vulnerable individuals who depend on our states longterm care systems.
Some of what youll do- Conduct unannounced surveys and investigations in nursing homes to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assess facility operations staffing infection control medication management nutrition resident rights and quality of care.
- Interview residents family members and facility staff to collect detailed observations and documentation.
- Determine if deficiencies exist and support enforcement actions where needed to correct noncompliance.
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings citations and recommendations for corrective action.
- Participate in hearings or legal proceedings related to compliance violations.
- Collaborate with licensing legal and policy teams to ensure consistent application of enforcement protocols.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in the collection and handling of sensitive data.
- Complete rigorous training to be federally qualified as a surveyor.
- Travel throughout an assigned region often independently to conduct surveys and investigations.
A masters degree in social work speech pathology occupational or physical therapy psychology special education nutrition sociology behavioral health or allied field AND
two years of professional experience in planning administering licensing monitoring or delivering social or health service programs.
OR
A bachelors degree AND four years of professional/practical experience working with people delivering social and health services or experiencing developmental disabilities physical disabilities and/or mental health challenges
OR
Eight years of professional/practical experience working with people delivering social and health services and/or experiencing developmental disabilities physical disabilities and/or mental health challenges.
Note: For selected positions required to successfully complete the federally required basic certification surveyor training the basic and advanced state investigator training and completion of approved interviewing technique course.
Note: Employees in positions surveying nursing homes will be required to participate in the Basic Long Term Care Surveyor training provided by the federal government and must successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualification test and all required federal training prior to being certified.
Note: A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Additional knowledge skills and abilities we are looking for:- Clinical expertise To recognize quality of care concerns in areas such as wound care medication management infection control and resident wellbeing.
- Critical thinking To evaluate complex systems of care and make defensible evidencebased judgments under regulatory standards.
- Empathy To advocate for residents with professionalism and compassion especially those unable to speak for themselves.
- Communication skills To clearly articulate findings write reports and explain decisions to both professionals and the public.
- Attention to detail To identify patterns discrepancies or subtle signs of noncompliance that impact patient safety.
- Adaptability To navigate varying facility environments and challenging situations often with limited prior information.
- Time management To independently manage caseloads meet strict deadlines and prioritize multiple inspections.
- Resilience To remain focused and steady in emotionally charged or confrontational situations.
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
Questions Please contact and reference job number 02776.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
