Clinical Health Facility Surveyor III (RN) (okgov)

Job Description

Job Posting Title

Clinical Health Facility Surveyor III (RN)

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual compensation for this position is up to $75,000.00 based on education and experience.

Job Description

Clinical Health Facility Surveyor III (RN)

Location: 123 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102

Salary: Up to $75,000.00 Annually

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Description:

This position is responsible for the evaluation and analytical review of technical licensure, certification surveys, and complaint investigations to determine enforcement actions for a variety of health facilities/agencies on a state-wide basis; providing technical assistance to health facilities/agencies and laboratories regarding enforcement, certification and licensure standards for patient services and facility operations; and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and rules on enforcement, certification and licensure as they apply to regulated entities and the state agency.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Analyze and evaluate surveys to identify resident/patient/client abuse and neglect and other deficiencies of health facilities/agencies and determine appropriate enforcement actions.
• Process immediate jeopardy and actual harm determinations; may recommend penalties and certification actions.
• Recommends actions to certification or licensure renewal, non-renewal, or termination/revocation; relocates residents/patients/clients in the event of an administrative order; testifies to inspection findings at hearing or in court proceedings.
• Analyze and evaluate certification or licensure surveys to determine compliance or non-compliance for initial or continued participation in state and federal programs; coordinates with state and federal agencies to convey compliance or non-compliance for initial or continued participation in state and federal programs. Track enforcement action and recommends appropriate remedies.
• Analyze and evaluate the certification actions of state and federal programs to determine completeness to ensure all state and federal documents are included and all requirements are met.
• Provide guidance regarding compliance or non-compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• May conduct field survey inspections, desk audit reviews, or triage complaints.

 Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid permanent license as a registered nurse (RN) as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and eight (8) years of experience as a registered nurse, OR
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing, possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and six (6) years of professional nursing experience, OR
• A master’s degree in nursing, possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and six (5) years of experience as a registered nurse.
• The applicant must successfully complete all required surveyor training within one (1) year of hire date.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requirements include knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the administration of Title XVIII and XIX federally mandated programs and/or state licensed providers of Non-Long Term Care services
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of the various programs administered by the Medical Facilities Service; principles of quality/performance improvement; methods employed to measure and report on quality improvement; methods employed to measure and report on quality improvement initiatives in health care settings.
• Other requirements include the demonstrated ability to work independently to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate new and/or expanding programs on a statewide scale to meet established goals and statutory requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze complex situations and make responsible decisions; organize and present facts and opinions.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to supervise professional personnel, evaluate survey data, prepare technical reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products and function with only occasional Information Technology intervention.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry and/or lift items up to 25 lbs; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position, when directed. Also, applicant is required to be fit-tested through the agency for proper PPE to ensure infection control precautions are met, when warranted, while conducting survey activities.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification, or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation by the time of interview.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Telework: This position is not eligible for telework.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.