Generalist Surveyor

Texas Health and Human Services - Fort Worth, TX

Job Title: Generalist Surveyor

Position: Geriatric Facilities Generalist Surveyor

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $4,476.83 - $5,372.41

Shift: Day

Work Type: On-Site

Address:

City: Fort Worth

State: TX

ZIP Code:

Conducts certification surveys, licensure inspections, or investigations in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
Completes inspection/survey reports listing deficiencies and prepares written reports supporting the actions and remedies recommended.
Visits facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and may assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies.
Communicates on a complex level with others 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, such as publications, assessments, reports.
Completes referrals for conduct, as appropriate.

Knowledge of program regulations and procedures, and survey techniques and principles.
Skilled in operating personal computers and software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
Ability to multitask and track multiple activities with competing priorities.
Ability to handle situations of high stress and conflict.

Experience in quality assurance/compliance and oversight/auditing.
Experience in conducting investigations related to quality outcomes.
Experience in conducting investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a regulatory program.

Experience: 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.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field.

License & Certification:

Licensed Vocational Nurses must be licensed by the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
Applicant may be a licensed nurse (LVN or RN), Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW), Registered Dietitian with valid, state-issued license.
Must successfully obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification (SMQT) within the first year of employment.

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
Defined benefit pension plan.
Generous time off benefits.
Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
Qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Lifetime monthly retirement annuity.
401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.