Nurse Surveyor

Department: DOH - Licensed Home Care Services Agencies

Position Summary – Responsible for conducting policy and procedure manual review,

pre-opening licensure and re-licensure surveys and associated tasks for Licensed Home

Care Services Agencies (LHCSAs)

Requirements:

• RN Nursing degree, licensed and registered in New York State
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Two years of experience in nursing preferred.

Working Conditions: Full time (M-F) Office and Community Business Settings, Travel Required throughout 5 boroughs and 7 counties of the Lower Hudson Valley

Qualifications:

• Experience in home care
• Demonstrates logical reasoning & critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized work skills
• Demonstrates a mature, professional, respectful, demeanor and style
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Quality improvement orientation
• Flexibility to travel at times for several hours
• With satisfactory evaluation, committed to remain in position for at least one year

Job Responsibilities: This list does not represent all responsibilities for this

position. Candidate must understand and be willing and able to assume roles and

responsibilities other than these to meet the needs of the NYS Department of Health and

NYCHSRO in general.

• Reviews and approves policy and procedure manuals to ensure compliance with Article 36 Title 10 of New York State Rules and Regulations (10NYCRR)
• Conducts pre-opening tasks which include, but are not limited to Article 36 documents review, conference calls, and on-site surveys
• Writes letters to the agencies regarding the policy and procedure manual if not in compliance with Article 36 Title 10 of New York State Rules and Regulations, explaining necessary revisions
• Writes letters to LHCSAs and DOH recommending either licensure or failure after pre-opening survey.
• Follows-up with applicant regarding outstanding manual corrections, including writing letters to them, as necessary.
• Makes recommendations to DOH that applications be withdrawn when applicant fails to submit required material.
• Reviews the agencies’ environmental space, equipment, personnel files, and personnel knowledge on the policy and procedure manual during the on-site pre-opening visit
• Conducts operational on-site surveys of LHCSAs, which consists of reviewing a sample of client records, personnel records, QI/QA meeting minutes, Governing Authority meeting minutes, the policy and procedure manual, the agency’s Federal Tax ID number, operating license, complaint log, admission packet and on-call procedure.
• Writes Statements of Deficiencies (SODs) if applicable, of the surveyed agencies using the DOH’s ASPEN computer program
• Assists with the preparation and scheduling of the pre-opening site visits
• Reviews site Assessment Report and discusses questions/concerns with the Director

• Prepares for the required travel, materials and transportation options
• Maintains flexibility regarding work space and environment while in the field
• Meets co-reviewer(s), if applicable, at the appointed location and time
• Continually works to create an environment of teamwork toward common goals, mutual support and respect

• Tracks all aspects of the work process, as required by the Director, LHCSA
• Special projects and/or additional ongoing responsibilities as directed by the Director, LHCSA

• Agrees to be available for any legal proceedings that result from enforcement actions as a result of your work on this contract.

Salary: 70-77k

Salary : $70,000 - $77,000