If you are looking for a fulfilling and meaningful career that allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of others, then a position as a Health Care Nurse Surveyor with the Department of Health may be perfect for you. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting inspections of nursing homes to ensure that residents are receiving proper care and services. Your work will directly contribute to improving the quality of health care for nursing home residents in Pennsylvania. Do not hesitate; apply today and join us in our mission to improve health care for all!
**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**
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As a Health Care Nurse Surveyor, you will be responsible for performing professional assignments to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations that pertain to long\\-term care health care providers and facilities. This work involves the evaluation of the quality of care provided to residents in long\\-term care facilities, and the investigation of complaints relative to the quality of care, quality of life, and services provided to residents. You will perform your work through the application of knowledge, established methods, practices, procedures, policies, and regulations related to the various professional disciplines in the health care field. In this position, you may be assigned to function independently, with a partner, as a member of a team, or as the designated team coordinator during on site surveys. **T****ravel will be required within the counties of Berks, Bucks, Lebanon, Lehigh, Northampton, Schuylkill, and Montgomery.** Additionally, you will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to complaints during off\\-hours.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
**Work Schedule and Additional Information:*** Full\\-time employment, 37\\.5 hours per week
* Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday \\- Friday, with a 30\\-minute lunch.
* Irregular work hours and overtime as operationally necessary
* Frequent statewide and overnight travel required
* This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high\\-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
* **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non\\-negotiable.
* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING \\& ELIGIBILITY**
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**QUALIFICATIONS****Special Requirements:*** This position requires successful completion of the relevant provider\\-specific federally mandated Surveyor Minimum Qualifications training and Test (SMQT) provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or an equivalent certifying body for the discipline, within one year of hire.
* This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
* If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1\\) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
* This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
**Other Requirements:*** You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
* You must be able to perform essential job functions.
**How to Apply:*** Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will **not** be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
* If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
* Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date*.* Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
* **Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.**
**Veterans:*** Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103\\) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how\\-to\\-apply.html and click on Veterans.
**Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):*** 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
**EXAMINATION INFORMATION**
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* Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
* Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
* Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
* You must provide complete and accurate information or:
+ your score may be lower than deserved.
+ you may be disqualified.
* You may only apply/test **once** for this posting.
* Your results will be provided via email.
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**Health \\& Wellness**
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.\\*
**Compensation \\& Financial Planning**
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
**Work/Life Balance**
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work\\-from\\-home opportunities.\\*
**Values and Culture**
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
**Employee Perks**
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