Surveyor/Licensed Practical Nurse, Non-Institutional-61009037

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This position is located in the Bureau of Community Care.

Specific duties include:

Responsible for complaint and accident/incident intake and closure; manages the distribution of complaints to the state and federal programs; reviews Plans of Corrections (POCs); follows up with facilities that did not submit adequate POCs; prepares Department correspondence to facilities; and reviews Reports of Visit for accuracy and completeness. Conducts inspections/surveys/investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and/or applicants. Completes written reports of deficiencies and submits all reports of findings and required documentation in a timely manner.

Serves as team leader to a survey team when requested and/or on a rotating basis. Abides by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and/or federal resources. Performs other duties when asked, including but not limited to: attends local and regional meetings with DHEC staff and external organizations as needed; assists with training of staff; participates in hearings and trials. Participates in disaster preparedness tasks as outlined in the DHEC plan during hazardous weather or state of emergency and reporting to duty and/or being on call on a 24-hour basis when a disaster event occurs.

A licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Successful completion of an approved nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from an approved nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.

Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. Must be able to accommodate roundtrip for up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and to accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week. Work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, holidays, and able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed. Ability to bend, stoop, lift and carry up to 50 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet. Must pass and become SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

EEO: SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.