Description
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2/11/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
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OIG Nurse Surveyor I
Pay Grade13
Salary
$38,140.08 - $57,211.20 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of Inspector General
Location
901 BS Main Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency mayterminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performs many varied functions for the Cabinet for Health and FamilyServices. OIG has Six Divisions: Division of Regulated Child Care, Division of Health Care, Division ofAudits and Investigations, Certificate of Need, Division of Telehealth Services, and the Division of KentuckyHealth Information Exchange. These Divisions cover a wide variety of job tasks and duties in varied settingsthroughout Kentucky, which include inspecting and licensing childcare and healthcare facilities and services,conducting investigations of complaints in those facilities, conducting Medicaid fraud and other types ofcomplaints for the Cabinet. OIG is also responsible for managing Kentucky's Health Information Exchange,which is the technical infrastructure or network that enables doctors, hospital staff, and other healthcareproviders to electronically share patient health information so that providers are more quickly informed andhave access to a patient's comprehensive health history.
The OIG Nurse Surveyor I position under direction assists in the enforcement of state licensing regulationsfor health facilities. Performs guided certification surveys and investigations to determine compliance withThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. Learns to complete all aspects of the surveyprocess. Completes training and obtains Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test. Observes the quality ofpatient care and associated medical records; and performs other duties as required. This position offersqualified candidates the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable people in thestate: the sick, the aged, and those with disabilities. It is life changing to know your job can make a hugedifference in the quality of life for someone undergoing these challenges.
This position does require extensive in-state travel, overtime, weekend work, and overnight stays depending onthe type of survey and the location of the facility being inspected. This position requires the physicalability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time duringsurveys and inspections.
This position reports to an office in Hopkinsville (Christian Co.), KY and works with a survey team in thefollowing counties: Allen, Ballard, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden,Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Hancock, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon,McCracken, McLean, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, and Webster. We encourageapplicants from these counties to apply.
If you are a professional, self-motivated, positive person with a desire to use your clinical skills toimprove healthcare in Kentucky, and you desire to work with a team of dedicated professionals who believe intheir mission, we would love to welcome you to our OIG family!
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists senior surveyors and learns to complete all aspects of the annual Long TermCare (LTC) recertification survey process to determine compliance with requirements related to the Medicareand Medicaid programs.
- Conducts routine, acute, continuing care, and LTC surveys to include initial certification, and complaint investigation surveys.
- Conducts surveys utilizing observation, interview, and record review skills to assess the care of the ill, injured, or infirmed.
- Collects and analyzes nursing assessment data to determine compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assists in the development of program information, analysis of situation, and explanatory material, to include written communication, reports, and statements of deficiency.
- Evaluates corrective measures taken in instances where there is failure to comply with prescribed rules, regulations, and policies.
- Assists senior surveyors to explain rules, regulations, and policies to health service facilities to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred skills and abilities:
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
- Ability to interpret regulations, policy and procedures and apply them correctly.
- Ability to be flexible with work schedules, work assignments, travel, and overtime needs.
- Excellent writing and speaking skills.
- Proficiency with use of computers, tablets, smart phones for daily tasks.
- Physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.
- Ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends when needed.
- Ability to travel and stay overnight for several days depending on the location, length and type of survey being conducted.
- Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify,or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:See special requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have one year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A bachelor's degree will substitute for one year as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. KRS 314.041 ; http://www.kbn.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a healthcare setting, involves traversing health care facilities, and will sometimes require observation of home health agencies in private residences. Overtime, travel, overnight stays, and weekend work are required if on survey team.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Terri Gipson at terri.gipson@ky.gov or 270-889-6052.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D