Clinical Health Facility Surveyor II, III Or IV

Job Posting Title

Clinical Health Facility Surveyor II, III or IV

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Medical Facilities Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

April 24, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level II: Up to $60,000.00 based on education and experience.

Level III: Up to $75,000.00 based on education and experience.

Level IV: Up to $79,000.00 based on education and experience.

Job Description

Clinical Health Facility Surveyor II, III or IV

Location: 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary: $60,000-79,000 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Why you'll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why were are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health?

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.

• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.

• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.

• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Position Description:

Level II: CHFS II conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations in the following areas: admissions, transfers and discharges; resident rights; staffing and census; quality of care assessment; quality of life assessments; resident care plans; social, psychological and rehabilitative services; provision of medical; and therapeutic activity programming.

Level III : CHFS III conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations in the following areas: admissions, transfers and discharges; resident rights; staffing and census; quality of care assessment; quality of life assessments; resident care plans; social, psychological and rehabilitative services; provision of medical; and therapeutic activity programming.

Level IV: Under the direction of a program manager, a CHFS IV conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations in the following areas: admissions, transfers and discharges; resident rights; staffing and census; quality of care assessment; quality of life assessment; resident care plans; social, psychological and rehabilitative services; provision of medical services; and therapeutic activity programming

Duties:

Level II:

• Communicates clearly and accurately with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, or resolve issues or complaints in Oklahoma long-term care facilities.

• Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and can assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies. Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies, or recommended remedies, and narrative to support regulatory findings.

• Revisits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations. Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, for example, publications, assessments, and reports.

• Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.

• Make triage priority determinations based on regulatory and nursing knowledge and experience, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid State Operations Manual, state laws and rules and departmental internal practices.

Level III:

• Communicates clearly and accurately with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, or resolve issues or complaints in Oklahoma long-term care facilities.

• Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and can assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies. Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies, or recommended remedies, and narrative to support regulatory findings.

• Revisits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations. Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, for example, publications, assessments, and reports.

• Might supervise the work of team members during inspections, provide technical assistance to facilities, and lend expertise to a survey team in the areas identified above.

• Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.

• Make triage priority determinations based on regulatory and nursing knowledge and experience, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid State Operations Manual, state laws and rules and departmental internal practices.

Level IV:

• Communicates clearly and accurately with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, or resolve issues or complaints in Oklahoma long-term care facilities.

• Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and can assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies. Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies, or recommended remedies, and narrative to support regulatory findings.

• Revisits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations. Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, for example, publications, assessments, and reports.

• Supervise the work of team members during inspections, provide technical assistance to facilities, and lend expertise to a survey team in the areas identified above.

• Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.

• Make triage priority determinations based on regulatory and nursing knowledge and experience, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid State Operations Manual, state laws and rules and departmental internal practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level II:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing, or Licensed Practical Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and six (6) years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in a health care setting.

Applicants who demonstrate they possess the minimum qualifications (education and experience requirements) and the preferred qualifications will be given additional consideration during the interview process.

Applicant must successfully complete all training (federal/state) for Nursing Facilities, including the successful completion of Surveyor Minimum Qualification Training (SMQT) within one year of hire date.

Level III:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing and five (5) of experience as a registered nurse or a combination equivalent of education substituting the completion of a post baccalaureate degree for one year only of the required experience.

Applicants who demonstrate they possess the minimum qualifications (education and experience requirements) and the preferred qualifications will be given additional consideration during the interview process.

Applicant must successfully complete all training (federal/state) for Nursing Facilities, including the successful completion of Surveyor Minimum Qualification Training (SMQT) within one year of hire date.

Level IV:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing and seven (7) years of experience as a registered nurse or a combination equivalent of education substituting the completion of a post baccalaureate degree for one year only of the required experience.

Applicants who demonstrate they possess the minimum qualifications (education and experience requirements) and the preferred qualifications will be given additional consideration during the interview process.

Applicant must successfully complete all training (Federal/State) for Nursing Facilities, including the successful completion of Surveyor Minimum Qualification Training (SMQT) within one year of hire date.

Applicant must have two (2) years' experience of professional supervisory and managerial experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting, care facilities or assisted living center type setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; driving an automobile. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone.

This position requires extensive travel that may include overnight stays; working nights and/or weekends. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements.

Telework:

This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor's discretion.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.