Generalist Surveyor

Job Description:
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you

Generalist Surveyor – Starting Market Rate Salary $53,.99

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, participates as a team member or team coordinator conducting inspections, surveys, and investigations in Long Term Care facilities (Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Day Activities and Health Services) to determine compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Completes inspection/survey reports listing deficiencies/violations and prepares written reports supporting the action and remedies recommended.

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The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Essential Job Functions:
Conducts certification surveys, licensure inspections, or investigations in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
Completes inspection/survey reports listing deficiencies and prepares written reports supporting the actions and remedies recommended.
Visits facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and may assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies.
Communicates on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints.
Testifies at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.
Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, for example, publications, assessments, reports).
Completes referrals for conduct, as appropriate.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of program regulations and procedures, and survey techniques and principles. Knowledge of acceptable professional standards of care.
Skilled in operating personal computers and software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with team members and others.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
Ability to learn, remember, and integrate complex concepts, difficult procedures, or complicated processes
Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
Ability to multitask and track multiple activities with competing priorities.
Ability to handle situations of high stress and conflict.

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