Nurse Surveyor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vermont.

📋 Description

• Evaluate the quality of care and services provided by healthcare facilities and providers through onsite observations, interviews, and record assessments.

• Detect inadequate practices and connect findings to federal and state statutory and regulatory standards.

• Work in collaboration with other surveyors to assess adherence to quality care, quality of life, and structural regulations.

• Compose deficiency statements in accordance with the CMS Principles of Documentation.

• Prepare reports and summaries following CMS and state guidelines and timelines.

• Utilize computer programs and applications with proficiency.

• Successfully complete the CMS Federal Qualification Test (SMQT) within six to twelve months of employment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess, or be eligible for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont, or be eligible to practice in Vermont through a multi-state license.

• A minimum of four (4) years of professional nursing experience is required.

• Maintaining Vermont licensure or a multi-state Registered Nurse license is mandatory as a condition of employment.

• Certification by passing the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) must be achieved within one year of hiring.

• Candidates must pass a background investigation and required checks, which include criminal record, abuse registry, OIG exclusion database, and motor vehicle record checks.

• Significant travel throughout Vermont is required.

• Ability to spend nights in hotels several times weekly or monthly is necessary.

• A reliable means of transportation is essential.

• Proficiency in using computer programs and applications must be demonstrated.

• Evening and weekend availability is necessary.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 80% of the state medical premium is covered, along with a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.

• Enjoy 12 paid holidays each year along with a generous leave plan.

• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) is provided.

• Participate in a state-defined benefit pension plan.

• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan is available.

• Tuition reimbursement is offered.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare reimbursement are included.

• Low-cost group life insurance is available.

• An incentive-based Wellness Program is offered.

• The position qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.