Maintains and builds knowledge of the Federal, State and Program requirements related to Survey completion.
Complete necessary pre-hire and ongoing training required, including mandatory online training required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT).
Directly supervises, manages, and oversees Surveyors, including hiring, firing, and providing performance evaluations, salary recommendations, and individual development goals and objectives.
Ensures functions of the department are in compliance with appropriate program requirements, CareStar policies and guidelines, and contract standards.
Oversees the assignment and scheduling of Survey Teams and other Survey work to appropriate employees.
Work as part of a team of surveyors, conducting onsite licensing inspections and investigating allegations regarding care, in Long-Term Care, Intermediate Care and ESRD Facilities. The Survey could be conducted Statewide requiring travel and overnight stays.
Monitors and tracks survey completion status until final reports are submitted and approved.
Responds to inquiries and provides supporting documentation regarding surveys, as necessary.
Conduct Surveys as necessary, during the facility’s operating hours, which could include early morning, late evening and/or weekend availability.
Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information regarding allegations.
Review, and complete as necessary, Survey Completion Reports, as well as Statements of Deficiency Reports indicating the results of completed surveys, including rules/regulations non-compliance and recommendations for understanding the regulations.
Reviews, initiates and approves submitted data and documentation according to established CareStar and agency processes.
Participates on agency committees and performs quality improvement activities as needed.
Serves on work groups, community groups, committees, or other task forces and attends meetings as requested.
Participates in sales presentations, RFPs, RFIs and other proposals.
Performs other projects and duties as assigned.
Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of responsibilities.
Understands and complies with CareStar policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentially as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
Follows the Acceptable Use Policy, while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Associate’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
Possesses one of the following licensures: Nursing License, Licensed Social Worker, Registered/Licensed Dietician.
Three (3) years’ experience working with the populations served by the applicable program.
Effective oral and written communications skills with attention to detail in assessment and documentation; ability to prioritize multiple tasks; proficient computer skills with suite of Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, within CareStar and program guidelines.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in a diverse work environment,
Strong problem-solving skills, effective organizational skills, and flexibility in relationship to position requirements.
Available to meet the needs/requirements of employees, co-workers, and individuals during CareStar standard business hours.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel, through air or ground including overnight stays, as necessary.
Valid driver’s license and car insurance, as required by State law.