Registered Nurse (Nursing Facility Surveyor)

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Job Posting closes: Opened until filled

Required documents uploaded by: Within 2 days of applying

Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/

About the Position:

Who can apply: Any Registered Nurse with a valid State of Kansas license

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Varies/ Minimum work week is 4/10-hour days

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Disability Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: RN

Compensation:

• Non-certified Nursing Facility Surveyor Salary: $60,000 annually

As a condition of employment, Nursing Facility Surveyors are required to pass the Long-Term Care Survey Process compliance evaluation and the SMQT requirements to become certified.

• Certified Nursing Facility Surveyor Salary:$62,000 annually

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Company provided vehicle
• Paid lodging
• Paid meals

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

We currently have openings in our NE, SW, SE & NW Regions. Please click here to view our regional map .

Your role in this position will be to conduct onsite surveys of health care facilities as assigned, to check compliance with appropriate state licensure requirements and/or federal certification requirements in the Title XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) programs. These requirements are mostly related to nursing care provided by nursing facility staff, in accordance to standards of practice (SOP). Nursing knowledge is critical to make these compliance decisions;

• Observes, records, reviews and interviews with facility staff, residents/clients/patients and their family members, which include those factors or care areas as determined by the Roster/Sample Matrix.
• Reviews medication administration and conducts medication review for side effects and effectiveness.
• Reviews documentation by Registered Nurses for clinical accuracy and check if it is in accordance with Nursing SOP.
• Conducts surveys according to the Federal State Operations Manual and state statutes or directives.
• Conducts surveys individually or collaborates with a team of surveyors, or as the assigned survey team coordinator supporting the survey team.
• Participates in or conducts entrance and exit conferences as assigned.
• Maintains working knowledge of state and federal regulations with health care providers, the public, peers and supervisors, and applies them accurately to the survey process.
• Maintains effective professional interpersonal communication.
• Uses established criteria and completes documentation as required, either manually or by computer.
• Compiles and documents deficiencies using the Principles of Documentation. Organizes survey packets and prepares written reports as directed or assigned. Completes associated written reports and makes recommendations as required in a manner appropriate to substantiate the findings of investigations.
• Travels frequently to investigate complaints against health care facilities as assigned using the CMS survey guidelines referenced above.
• Completes required job-related reports, including work time reports, travel logs and vehicle logs in a timely manner. Attends and participates in job-related meetings and on-going in-service training programs as directed. Participates in and testifies at legal hearings and/or courts of law as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed by the Kansas Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
• Unrestricted Driver's License to operate a state vehicle.
• This position requires the incumbent to attend training for and pass the Long-Term Care Survey Process compliance evaluation and Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications test within 1 year of hire
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to drive for long periods of time, travel up to 90% with overnight stays up to 4 nights.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop and twist for long periods of time.
• Able to type/write and operate a computer for long periods of time, while standing.
• Able to occasionally lift between 25-50 pounds throughout the work day.

Preferred:

• Prefer strong communication skills and decision-making abilities
• Prefer three years of experience in adult care situations such as nursing homes

Agency Contact Information:

KDADS - Human Resources

503 S. Kansas Ave

Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 785-296-0463

Fax: 785-368-6688

Email: KDADS.APPLY@ks.gov

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

All documents listed below need to be submitted within 2 days for your application to be considered complete.

• Resume
• Copy of Registered Nursing License or verification page
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Job Application Process:

• Email all required documents to the agency contact information listed above. If all items are not received your application will be considered incomplete.
• Indicate in your email which region you are applying for.
• All applications received will be reviewed to ensure that the positions minimum and any necessary special requirements are met, at which time your application may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

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