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Texas Health and Human Services · 2 days ago

Generalist Surveyor

Arlington, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

Texas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Generalist Surveyor will conduct inspections, surveys, and investigations in Long Term Care facilities to determine compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducts certification surveys, licensure inspections, or investigations in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Prepares inspection/survey reports listing deficiencies

Visits facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations

Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings

Communicates on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints

Testifies at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities

Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others, for example, publications, assessments, reports)

Completes referrals for conduct, as appropriate

In the event of emergency licensure action, be available to assist with non-skilled care and oversight to residents in a facility. If the employee is a current registered or licensed nurse, there is a potential for skilled care

Be available for on-call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers

Qualification

Survey techniquesQuality assuranceRegulatory complianceReport writingLicensed nurseProfessional judgmentMultitaskingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must successfully obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification (SMQT) within the first year of employment

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field (including but not limited to sociology, education, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, counseling, humanities, allied health, behavioral science, early childhood intervention, and medical administration)

A combination of work experience and education may substitute for a bachelor's degree on a year by year basis for up to four years

All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check

Must have reliable transportation