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Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant - Nurse Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Programs

Company

State of Nebraska

Address , Lincoln, Ne
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $30.16 - $40.25 an hour
Expires 2023-06-24
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Description

$5,000 sign-on bonus! We want you to join our team! Eligible for new employees starting in a full-time RN position before 06/30/23.
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, conducting surveys and inspecting health care facilities used for Nurse Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEP) to determine compliance with statutes and regulations and/or program requirements as well as investigating allegations of abuse/neglect of residents in licensed long term care facilities by Nurse Aides and Medication Aides.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.
Hiring Rate: $30.164 - $40.254/hour, pay rate based on years of RN work experience, if approved.

Examples of Work
As a Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant you will:
  • Schedule survey and inspection activities to insure that completion of the required programming and examination of approved Nurse Aide education programs and complaint investigations, including any required follow-up revisits, are accomplished.
  • Conduct investigations of alleged abuse/neglect of residents in licensed long term care facilities by Nurse Aides and Medication Aides; prepares written reports to document investigation.
  • Provide consultation regarding state and federal requirements to entities conducting state approved Nurse Aide training programs, Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation programs.
  • Interview staff, patients and families and review records to determine the adequacy of patient care and treatment by Nurse Aides, Medication Aides; prepares written reports to document deficiencies.
  • Prepares for and provides testimony in contested licensure or certification cases.
  • Conduct surveys and inspect health care facilities used for Nurse Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEP) to determine compliance with statutes and regulations and/or program requirements
  • Conduct on-site reviews of Nurse Aide training programs to determine whether such programs meet the requirements for state approval, conduct unannounced visits to investigate complaints regarding Nurse Aide training, and prepare written reports to document investigations.
  • Provide information on statutes, regulations and survey or inspection protocols, interpretative guidelines and any other program requirements to assist providers in understanding and complying with licensure and certification requirements.
  • Conducts Informal Conferences/Informal Dispute Resolution for disputed or contested cases involving health care facilities or health care services; or involving Nurse Aides or Medication Aides; prepare written reports following the proceeding.
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. 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. Must have a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED:
  • At least one year long term care/LTC experience
  • RN BSN
  • Knowledge of the principles of teaching and learning
  • Competency Testing Experience (RN LPN NA MA)

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

For more information about this position please contact Nichole Newland by phone at 531-207-5418 or email [email protected]
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.
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.


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.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits