Healthcare Surveyor / Long-Term Care Healthcare Surveyor (HCA/DHI #27762)

Salary

$27.37 – $41.06 Hourly

$56,931 – $85,396 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees’ continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Long-Term Care Healthcare Surveyor will:

• Perform surveys and investigations of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IIDs) facilities to determine their level of compliance with State and Federal regulations.

How does it get done?

The Long-Term Care Healthcare Surveyor is responsible for:

• Surveying Long – Term Care Healthcare Facilities;
• Interviewing residents/clients and staff of healthcare facilities;
• Evaluating the facility environment to ensure it meets safety and infection control standards;
• Reviewing records;
• Ensuring resident/client rights;
• Ensuring quality of care and quality of life meet regulation standards.

Who are the customers?

• Long-Term Care healthcare providers;
• New Mexico residents receiving healthcare services.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Ability to think critically;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Flexibility;
• Experience working as a team player;
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment with deadlines.

Minimum Qualification

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Architecture, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation, and/or Criminal Justice and two (2) years directly related experience in community based healthcare services and case management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.

Must Possess and maintain a current Defensive driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting and in long term care facilities and ICF/IID with phone and extensive computer usage. Some sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending reaching and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds may be required. Extensive in-state with frequent overnight stays averaging one week at a time, is required. Occasional out-of-state travel is required. Some out-of-pocket expense with reimbursement are required

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Agency Contact Information: Ashtyn Lopez, (505) 695-8977. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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