Healthcare Surveyor – Operational/Long Term Care Healthcare Surveyor (HCA/DHI #11063)

Salary

$23.07 – $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 – $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This job posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until position has been filled.

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 Healthcare Surveyor – Operational/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 Healthcare Surveyor – Operational/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 and 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

Associate’s Degree in from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Architecture, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation and/or Criminal Justice and two (2) years of experience in community based healthcare services and case management. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education ExperienceEducation Experience 1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND4 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND4 years of experience 2Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND2 years of experienceAssociate’s degree or higher in any fieldAND4 years of experience 3Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND0 years of experience 

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

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.

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 is required.

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Agency Contact Information: Shanin Neeld 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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