Nurse Surveyor

Quiah Group • Remote (MD, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Job Description:

The Quiah Group is seeking dedicated Nurse Surveyors to join our team in conducting complaint investigations statewide. As a Nurse Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of healthcare facilities by investigating complaints and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct complaint investigations at healthcare facilities, typically taking 8 to 10 hours per investigation. Note that some investigations may require more than one week to complete.
Handle multiple complaints during surveys.
Coordinate on-site work as the initial point of contact at assigned facilities.
Enter all survey findings into the Automated Survey Processing Environment (ASPEN) system within five (5) business days of survey completion.
Notify MDH of any suspected immediate jeopardy situations in a facility and follow CMS State Operations Manual (SOM) procedures.
Participate in meetings or conference calls to review survey findings and facility plans of correction.
Provide necessary IT equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for surveyors.
Manage travel arrangements, including costs associated with travel, hotels, food, rental cars, and airfare.
Ensure availability to MDH Facility staff for consultation on technical support and survey results.

Qualifications:

Valid RN license in the state of Maryland.
Candidates must have a valid SMQT license
Must have 2 years of experience in conducting healthcare facility surveys or similar investigations within the past 5 years.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, including CMS 42 CFR Parts 405, 431, 447, 482, 483, 485, 488, and 489.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
Proficiency in using IT equipment and software, particularly ASPEN.

Additional Requirements:

The ability to work without overtime or holiday pay unless authorized.
Participation in required training and adherence to MDH and OHCQ guidelines.
Submission of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) if performance issues arise, including background information, problem definition, root cause description, corrective actions, and implementation dates.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following: