Location: Boise,ID, USA
Health Facility Surveyor - LC
Posting Begin Date: 2024/12/10
Posting End Date: 2025/01/12
Category: Community Services
Sub Category: Health Services
Work Type: Full Time
Remote: Flexible Hybrid
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 31.77
Maximum Salary: 31.77
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
The Division of Licensing & Certification is currently accepting applications for the position of Health Facility Surveyor. This position will investigate and ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state licensure laws, regulations and policies in health facilities in matters related to the number and quality of staff, related policies and procedures and that quality healthcare is provided to the public.
Some of our current Health Facility Surveyors mentioned they enjoy the following aspects of this position.
+ Sharing knowledge while learning with a variety of team members and providers from different professional backgrounds.
+ Protecting and making a difference for Idaho's vulnerable population.
+ Working in a positive environment and culture.
Our surveyors are critical in ensuring quality healthcare is provided to facility residents throughout the state and conduct licensure surveys, investigate complaints, and provide training and technical assistance to assist healthcare facilities in complying with rules and regulations. Incumbents in these positions travel extensively throughout the state and may be gone as much as 50% or more of their work time, including overnight stays.
This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.?Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems ( (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
+ excellent medical, dental and vision ( insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
+ generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
+ 11 paid holidays a year
+ paid parental leave
+ multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
+ basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
+ wellness programs
+ ongoing training opportunities
+ an opportunity for student loan forgiveness (
+ and more!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
+ Ensure compliance with outcome-oriented regulations, which requires surveyors to select a sample of the client base.
+ Assess each client's health, social, emotional, rehabilitative and habilitative care needs.
+ Observe facility staff and others providing services to clients.
+ Conduct interviews and determine through professional judgment if the facility/provider is meeting the clients' needs in accordance with the stated regulations and health care standards.
+ Use critical thinking skills and professional judgment to determine if the facility is meeting clients' needs in accordance with the stated regulations and healthcare standards.
+ Write reports that are clear, concise and legally defensible.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
+ Experience in methods of negotiation and public relations. Typically gained by at least six months experience.
+ Experience preparing oral and written reports. Typically gained by at least six months experience preparing oral and written reports.
+ Experience operating a personal computer. Typically met by at least six months of experience operating a personal computer as an integral part of the job.
+ A valid drivers licence.
SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Idaho. For licensure please contact the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses at
+ Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association. For licensure information, please contact the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses at
+ Licensure as a Social Worker in accordance with Idaho Code 54-32. For licensure information, please contact the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses at
+ Qualified as an Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP or QMRP)
+ Licensure as a Residential Care Administrator by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational licensing at
+ Licensed Physical Therapist by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational licensing at
+ Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3703. Licensure or a limited permit must be obtained prior to appointment.
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EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) ###-#### (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.