What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.
We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
We are looking for skilled, detail oriented, professional registered nurses with experience working in long-term care for the full-time position of Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant. In this role you will be an integral part of our Public Health Division and perform state and federal surveys of long term care facilities to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!
Hiring Rate: $32.306 - $43.112/hour, Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved - based on years of LPN and RN work experience.
Examples of Work
Performs state and federal surveys of long term care facilities including interviews, record reviews and observations of resident cares- feeding, bathing, grooming, medication administration, meal preparation, serving of meals, donning and doffing of PPE, infection control practices, wound care and treatment, transfers, respiratory treatments, peri and incontinence cares and all other aspects of the skilled nursing facility to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Post high school coursework/training in professional nursing AND experience in hospital, public health or nursing administration, teaching or surveying health care facilities.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska. Valid Driver's License.
PREFERRED: Recent long term care/LTC experience. Wound Nurse experience, Competency Testing Experience (RN LPN NA MA)MDS/RAI knowledge or ANACC certification and/or Care Plan experience, Infection Control or Infection Prevention Control Knowledge or certification preferred. QA/QAPI experience Director of Nursing (DON), ADON, Chief Nursing Officer, Executive Nurse, Corporate Nurse Consultant, Nurse Supervisor, Unit Manager or other supervisory experience preferred.
OTHER: Must maintain RN licensure- unencumbered and in good standing Frequent overnight travel required- at least 2 weeks per month. Must be able to work at least one weekend/Sunday shift per quarter as required. Must be able to work 10 hour shifts, travel in a car up to 2 hours per day. Must be able to carry a laptop or tablet computer and perform and document observations of wound care, dining services, kitchen services, infection control, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have good assessment skills, good documentation skills, must be able to communicate through verbal and written communication.
For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Public Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.30 - $43.11 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $43
