Long Term Healthcare Surveyor (HCA/DHI #74623)

Long Term Healthcare Surveyor (HCA/DHI #74623) For more Job Requirements & Classification Description: This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of the closing date. Our Vision Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system. Our Mission We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services. Our Goals Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce. Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives. Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information. Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness. Why does the job exist? The Long Term Healthcare Surveyor will: Perform surveys and investigations of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ IIDs) facilities to determine their level of compliance with State and Federal regulations. How does it get done? Long Term Healthcare Surveyor is responsible for: Surveying Long-Term Care Healthcare Facilities including: Interviewing residents/clients and staff of healthcare facilities; Evaluating the facility environment to ensure it meets safety and infection control standards, reviewing records, and ensuring resident/ client rights; Ensuring quality of care and quality of life meet regulation standards. Who are the customers? New Mexico residents receiving healthcare services. Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate has: Ability to think critically; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Flexibility; Experience working as a team player; Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment with deadlines. Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Architecture, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation, and/or Criminal Justice and two (2) years directly related experience in community based healthcare services and case management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting and in the field at community program sites. Out-of-state travel for training, and extensive statewide, with the occasional overnight travel is required. On-call duties may be required. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Mexico Department of Justice