What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant position at State of Nebraska?
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Job Description:
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
As a Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant you will:
Perform 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.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 5:30pm
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.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Preferred Qualifications: 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 have valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation for work related travel. 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. Must maintain RN licensure- unencumbered and in good standing
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.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Salary : $32 - $43
