Registered Nurse Level III/Long-Term Care RN Healthcare Surveyor (HCA/DHI #11617)

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Company: State of New Mexico

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87121

Description:

$31.11 - $49.78 Hourly

$64,714 - $103,542 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HH

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This job posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Our Vision
  • Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission
  • We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals
  • Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
  • Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
  • Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
  • Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.


Why does the job exist?

The Registered Nurse Level III/Long-Term Care RN Healthcare Surveyor will:
  • Conduct surveys and investigations of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IIDs) facilities to determine their level of compliance with State and Federal regulations.


How does it get done?

The Registered Nurse Level III/Long-term Care RN Healthcare Surveyor is responsible for:
  • Surveying Long-Term Care Healthcare Facilities.
  • Interviewing residents/clients and staff of healthcare facilities.
  • Evaluating the facility environment to ensure it meets safety and infection control standards.
  • Validating professional standards of care related to medication administration, wound care and catheter care.
  • Ensuring residents/clients rights meet regulation standards
  • Ensuring quality of care and quality of life meet regulation standards.


Who are the customers?

  • The District Manager
  • Nursing Home and ICF Providers
  • New Mexico Residents receiving healthcare services


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has:
  • Ability to think critically
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexibility
  • Experience working as a team player
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment with deadlines.


Minimum Qualification

Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must Possess and maintain a current Defensive driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting and in long term care facilities and ICF/IID with phone and extensive computer usage. Some sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending reaching and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds may be required. Extensive in-state with frequent overnight stays averaging one week at a time, is required. Occasional out of state travel is required. Some out of pocket expense with reimbursement is required.

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Agency Contact Information: Maurella Sooh. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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