RN Healthcare Facility Surveyor
RN HEALTHCARE FACILITY SURVEYOR Ascellon Corporation is seeking a goal-oriented problem solver and team player who is ready for the responsibility required to work in a professionally exciting environment ensuring quality of care for patients and residents of healthcare facilities nation-wide, while at the same time sharing their knowledge and expertise to support the company's mission of providing superior customer service. You will enjoy a creative work environment and comprehensive fringe benefits that include: Flexible paid vacation days Paid holidays Company-issued and company-paid Amex card for travel All travel expenses paid directly by company Airline and hotel points accumulate for employee's personal use Employee discounts 401k employee retirement plan with generous match and immediate vesting Profit sharing program Company-paid tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance Company-paid life insurance Company-paid disability insurance Extensive training opportunities Predictable work schedule
Responsibilities
The position is 100% remote with up to 75% travel. The Registered Nurse (RN) Healthcare Facility Surveyor will serve as team member or team leader on various types of surveys (i.e. re-certification, comparative, complaint investigation, and revisits) for long term care and non-long term care surveys, which can include; ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), hospital, critical access hospital, and hospice facilities. Surveyors travel to healthcare facilities nationally conducting surveys to assess compliance with requirements and regulations guiding the quality of care for residents/customers of the facilities. The responsibility of the Surveyor is to apply approved survey protocols for conducting on-site surveys. Specific activities include the following: Conduct on-site surveys of Medicare-Medicaid certified health care facilities to determine compliance with Federal regulations. Surveys require preparations such as: off-site preparation, tour of facility, observation of care, record review, interviews of staff and families, etc. Determine if care, treatment, and services are consistent with Federal requirements. The Healthcare Surveyor will evaluate many aspects of the healthcare facility system from the quality of care to the consumers rights and physical plant. Communicate the non-compliance issues with key personnel throughout the site review and during the exit conference to assure an understanding of the deficiencies cited. Determine if a plan of correction is acceptable. The Healthcare Surveyor will conduct follow-up visits and monitoring surveys to ascertain if facilities plans of correction to resolve the deficient practice have been implemented. Training: Assist with facility and bureau training. Participate in work groups as needed. Minimum Qualifications Associate or Bachelors degree in nursing is required. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure is required. CMS Long-Term Care Basic Training and passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) is preferred. At least two (2) years of recent experience working as a surveyor accrediting or certifying facilities that serve the residents of long-term care facilities. Demonstrated history of independent decision-making skills to direct and effectively manage the survey process. Ability to set priorities independently and collectively in performing survey tasks. Ability to openly discuss conflicts/controversy, and to seek assistance when appropriate to make decisions and resolve conflicts. Ability to travel up to 75% of the time on a regular basis is required. Apply Job!