Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant

at  State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
DHHS Local Office - Scottsbluff
Hiring Rate:
$31.672
Classification Salary Range:
$31.67 - $46.69
Job Posting:
JR2024-00006442 Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant - Scottsbluff (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
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 teammates 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 a skilled, detail oriented, Registered Nurse with long-term care experience for the role of Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant. In this role you will be an integral part of our Public Health Division by performing state and federal surveys of long term care facilities to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans

As a Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant you will:

• Perform state and federal surveys of long term care facilities including interviews, record reviews and observations of resident cares- feeding, bathing, grooming, medication administration, meal preparation, serving of meals, donning and doffing of PPE, infection control practices, wound care and treatment, transfers, respiratory treatments, peri and incontinence cares and all other aspects of the skilled nursing facility to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations.

PAY RATE: $31.672 - $42.267/hour, pay rate based on years of LPN and RN work experience.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 5:30pm
Requirements/ Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Post high school coursework/training in professional nursing AND experience in hospital, public health or nursing administration, teaching or surveying health care facilities.
Legal Requirements:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent long term care/LTC experience. Experience in geriatrics/long-term care, nursing administration, teaching or surveying health care facilities. Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques; the principles of public health and medical care facility equipment, construction and safety.
Other:
Must have a valid driver’s license. 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.
Additional Job Description
Must have good assessment skills, good documentation skills, must be able to communicate through verbal and written communication.
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.
Benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying

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Please refer the Job description for details