PubliHome Health and Hospice Nurse Surveyor
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don t just talk about diversity and inclusion Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About the Indiana Department of Health
The Indiana Department of Health s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers. Our vision is that every Hoosier reaches optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $47,476. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
About the Job:
The role serves as a nurse surveyor for health care entities licensed/certified or required by law to be inspected by ISDH to determine compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. All surveyors conduct home health and hospice agency surveys. Experienced surveyors (over 1 year surveyor experience who have federal training) conduct surveys for rural health clinics and end stage renal disease clinics and may be responsible for Quality Assurance, and/or OASIS coordination.This is a field position. Qualified Registered Nurses from Lake and surrounding counties are encouraged to apply.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Conducts annual surveys of assigned entities to determine compliance with state and/or federal rules and/or regulations.
- Conducts surveys following protocols as defined by SOM, law, policies and procedures of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, State Agency and Division.
- Demonstrates professionalism at all times during the survey process and while on duty.
- Conducts annual surveys, recertification surveys, initial surveys, follow-up surveys, complaint surveys or other types of surveys within prescribed time frames.
- Assists in training of division staff and new surveyors
- Investigates complaints following federal and/or state protocol, policies and procedures.
- Serves as team leader for surveys when assigned which includes assigning survey tasks, conducting entrance and exit conferences and merging and submitting reports timely.
- Conducts assigned areas of survey when acting under another team leader and submitting reports in accordance with Principles of Documentation and QA policy.
- Conducts quality review of surveys based on applicable policies and principles of documentation prior to submission of work.
- Accurately scans and attaches survey documents to survey when exporting for QA
- Performs QA duties when assigned according to Principles of Documentation and QA Policy
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Specialized knowledge of principles of nursing practice and standards of care;
- Specialized knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements;
- Knowledge of survey and investigative procedures and the ability to conduct surveys, inspections, interviews, observations and investigations;
- Ability to identify potential adverse health and safety conditions;
- Ability to plan and organize to ensure timely completion of survey and administrative responsibilities;
- Ability to learn investigative techniques needed to complete a thorough investigation including, but not limited to, conducting interviews, reviewing medical records and other documentation and making observations;
- Ability to utilize computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data;
- Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including on weekends and holidays;
- Ability to be professional and maintain composure under stressful situations;
- Commitment to the public health mission of protecting the health, safety, rights, privacy, and well-being of residents in long term care facilities;
- Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
- Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
- Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
- Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- Group life insurance
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
- 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- New Parent Leave
- Free Parking
- Free LinkedIn Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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