Health Facility Surveyor - RN - LC
Posting Begin Date: 2025/08/14
Posting End Date: 2025/09/11
Category: Nursing
Work Type: Full Time
Remote: Flexible Hybrid
Location: Idaho Falls, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 27.12
Maximum Salary: 33.79
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Are you a registered nurse who would like to work Monday through Friday with holidays off and be afforded the opportunity to have a work-life balance and help the citizens of Idaho? The Department of Health and Welfare is hiring for a Health Facility Surveyor (RN) for ourIdaho Falls location. Our surveyors are critical in ensuring quality healthcare is provided to patients and facility residents throughout the state and conduct licensure surveys, investigate complaints, and provide training and technical assistance to assist healthcare facilities in complying with rules and regulations. Incumbents in these positions travel extensively throughout the state and may be gone as much as 50% or more of their work time, including overnight stays.
This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.?Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
BENEFITS:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Employee assistance program
Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Ensure compliance with outcome-oriented regulations, which requires surveyors to select a sample of the client base.
Assess each client's health, social, emotional, rehabilitative, and habilitative care needs.
Observe facility staff and others providing services to clients.
Conduct interviews and record reviews to ensure sufficient information is gathered on which to base compliance decisions.
Use critical thinking skills and professional judgement to determine if the facility is meeting clients' needs in accordance with the stated regulations and health care standards.
Write reports that are clear, concise and legally defensible.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum/specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in methods of negotiation and public relations. Typically gained by at least six months experience.
Experience preparing oral and written reports. Typically gained by at least six months experience preparing oral and written reports.
Experience operating a personal computer. Typically met by at least six months of experience operating a personal computer as an integral part of the job.
A valid driver's license.
SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418. For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at http://ib.idaho.gov or call (208) 577-2476
Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)
If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE:(208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
