NURSE SURVEYOR/GENERALIST

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Health Facilities Administration

129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301

NURSE SURVEYOR/GENERALIST

#40316

The starting pay range for this position is $31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Facilities Administration has a full-time vacancy for Nurse Surveyor/Generalist.

Summary:

To evaluate the care and treatment provided to a variety of patient groups in various health care settings, with responsibility to perform specialized nursing and or other assessments individually or as a team leader of a multidisciplinary team, for the purpose of determining compliance with State licensure requirements and Federal Medicare/Medicaid certification standards.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in nursing or other healthcare related field.

License/Certification:

1. One of the following licenses (unless discipline used to satisfy the minimum qualifications does not have an applicable license issued by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification):

a. Registered Nurse

b. Pharmacist

c. Dietitian

d. Nursing Home Administrator

e. Physical Therapist

f. Occupational Therapist

g. Speech Therapist

h. Other, as determined by DHHS

2. Valid N.H. driver's license and liability insurance coverage as required by state law

Other Requirements:

1. Must be willing and able to travel in and out-of-state, including overnight stays, and attend out-of-state training sessions as assigned.

2. Must be able to observe, in real time and without slowing or otherwise interrupting the progress of all applicable types of ongoing health care treatment (e.g., including emergency treatment, treatment during weather and other extreme situations, etc.).

3. Standing for long periods of time, walking lengthy distances, lifting, climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing in order to adequately inspect and observe all medical facilities, equipment and procedures.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Practice in a nursing or healthcare related field of expertise such as rehab therapies, pharmacy, dietary or nursing home administration in a long-term care, assisted living, health care or acute care setting. Knowledge of Federal and State laws, and rules governing federal, and state programs. Knowledge of the functions provided by health facilities, hospitals, laboratories and related health service providers. Skill in appraising standards, techniques and procedures regarding health care and residential facilities and services provided. The ability to work with hospital and nursing home administrators, physicians and others regarding State and Federal standards and certification. The ability to work effectively with Federal, State and local governmental authorities to bring about a coordinated program to reach stated objectives. The ability to communicate effectively in oral or written form. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, health services personnel and the general public.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have NH license or active temporary permit, if applicable to discipline used to satisfy minimum qualifications, issued by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification within 30 days of hire. If a temporary permit is obtained, NH license must be obtained by permit expiration date.

2. Must be able to satisfactory complete the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 1 year after hire.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No Criteria:

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Combines the analysis of medical or nursing records with direct observation to evaluate the care received by patients or residents in various health care settings with complex nursing and restorative needs including intravenous feeding/medications, suctioning, tracheotomy care, ventilator/respirator, infections, surgical wound treatment, and pressure ulcers in order to determine if the quality of care meets State and Federal standards for patient health and safety.

Analyzes the effectiveness of treatment regimens and communicates complex clinical information to an interdisciplinary survey team for use in determining compliance with State and Federal health care requirements.

Ensures provider compliance with medication administration standards by the review of medication logs, the analysis of quality assurance reports, and by direct observation of the medication administration process.

Analyzes and interprets medical records and nursing notes to ensure that patient care plans are accurate and up to date.

Determines if a provider is employing appropriate environmental infection control strategies and engineering controls in order to prevent the spread of illness in nursing homes and health care facilities.

Reviews, monitors, and then approves or disapproves the nursing and /or other components of corrective action plans, or develops the nursing and/or other components of a directed corrective action plan when the provider is unwilling or unable to develop a corrective action plan.

Prepares deficiency reports based on inspection and the review of records for health care providers, based on collected evidence using established principles of documentation for legal proceedings.

Represents the Department or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services at administrative hearings and court cases, and testifies regarding the interpretation of Federal and State regulations to support licensure or certification decisions.

Utilizes current department electronic data management and communication systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook, MS Office, Automated Surveying Processing Environment (ASPEN), and laptop computers.

Performs the role of team coordinator when assigned. Completes and maintains trainings and certifications as required.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Lizette Wee Sit, Supervisor IV, Lizette.C.WeeSit@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-271-9368.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

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