Health Facility Nurse Surveyor 1

Nature of Work: This position has a crucial role in maintaining and reviewing regulatory compliance determinations for Medicare certification, Medicaid regulations, and West Virginia state licensure within the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. The selected candidate will oversee inspections and investigate complaints across a variety of healthcare settings, ensuring quality care for residents, patients, and consumers. Candidate must be willing to travel to all parts of the state spending as many as 4 to 5 nights a week and an occasional weekend away from home. The successful candidate must have and continue to maintain a current WV Registered Nurse License. Key Responsibilities Compliance Reviews: Conduct and evaluate complex regulatory compliance for healthcare facilities, including but not limited to: nursing homes, hospitals, behavioral health centers, and assisted living residences. Compliance Determinations: Review quality-of-care investigation determinations for healthcare facilities. Data Management: Maintain, consolidate, and analyze data related to inspections, investigations, licensure, certification and enforcement. Reporting: Prepare and submit detailed reports and correspondence based on findings from investigations and inspections. Team Support: Provide assistance as needed with various tasks related to healthcare facility compliance. Program Applications: Learn and use program-specific computer applications to assist in daily operations. Requirements Valid driver's license Willingness to undergo a background check, which may include criminal, driving, abuse registry, and employment history. Willingness to travel extensively within the state, including 3-4 nights per week away from home, with occasional weekend. Ideal Candidate Ability to work independently Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to generate clear, concise reports Familiarity with or willingness to learn new software programs Minimum Qualifications Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university and three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse. Successful completion of an associate degree from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program and four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse. Professional certification from a recognized national nursing certifying organization as a nurse or nurse practitioner in the area of assignment and three years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a registered professional nurse. Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program; plus baccalaureate degree in the health sciences or behavioral sciences and three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in nursing. Master's degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in nursing. Special Requirement: Current West Virginia licensure or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse. Other Information Special Hiring Rate: $43,192.864 - Office of the Inspector General, Bureau for Behavioral Health, and Bureau for Public Health (SPB 3096) State employment offers a variety of benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr