Reference #: 4595727 THE POSITION

If you value the integrity of health care and the quality assurance of Pennsylvania's health care facilities, then this is the position for you! The Department of Health is seeking a Health Care Nurse Surveyor to join our dedicated team at the Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care. In this role, you will support our mission of protecting public health by conducting health care surveys in various facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Do not miss out on this chance to make a real difference. Apply today and take the first step toward creating a meaningful impact!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Health Care Nurse Surveyor, your role will involve inspecting acute and ambulatory care facilities to assess the quality of care and services provided. You will be responsible for scheduling surveys or investigations based on the facility type, survey priority, and other factors. Your duties will include conducting investigations into complaints or incidents, performing facility surveys (both in-office and on-site), and carrying out occupancy surveys to meet licensure, re-licensure, and certification requirements. You will review reports for assigned facilities, follow up with providers to gather additional information, and draft reports detailing survey and investigation findings. This position requires carrying a cell phone to respond to off-hour complaints and entails statewide and occasional overnight travel, as well as flexible working hours to meet state and federal requirements. While inspections are primarily conducted within Philadelphia County, occasional travel outside this area may be necessary.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. You will spend an average of 3 to 4 days in the field each week. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements: All positions require successful completion of the relevant provider-specific federally mandated Surveyor Minimum Qualifications training and Test (SMQT) provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or an equivalent certifying body for the discipline, within one year of hire. All positions require active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania. All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be a cepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.