Health Facilities Surveyor 1 Salary $31,164.00 - $57,660.00 Annually
Location - Various Locations, WV Job Type Full-Time Permanent Department
Various Departments Job Number 9796C Closing Continuous * Description *
Benefits * Questions DESCRIPTION Continuous Recruitment, Statewide: The
DOP anticipates several vacancies in the near future for this
classification. This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to
generate a pool of interested applicants. This classification has
positions in every area of the state and with multiple agencies. Make
sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing
to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register.
Nature of Work: Under general supervision, performs full-performance
level professional work conducting complex regulatory compliance
determinations during inspections of health care facilities including,
but not limited to: hospitals, long term care facilities, home health
agencies, hospices, residential board and care facilities, personal care
homes, ambulatory surgery centers, end stage renal dialysis units, rural
health clinics, screening mammography facilities and clinical
laboratories. Functioning individually, or as part of a
multi-disciplinary team, surveys facilities through observation of care
and delivery of services, interviews and review of documentation such as
policy and procedures, committee meeting minutes, facility operating
records, personnel files, training records and patient/resident medical
records. Work involves frequent overnight travel (up to 90%). There is
considerable dependence on professional judgement in the performance of
a survey. The purpose of a survey is to determine compliance of
providers/suppliers and State and federal requirements for licensure
and/or Medicare/Medicaid certification, and, on occasion, to provide
technical assistance to facilities regarding compliance standards and
development and implementation of procedures to improve client/patient
services. Performs related work as required. Distinguishing
Characteristics: This is the entry level in the series. An employee in
this classification would conduct surveys individually or as a member of
a multi-disciplinary team. An incumbent would not be expected to act as
a team leader or lead worker on a regular, recurring basis. Click The
APPLY Link Above To Apply Online. Do not use a paper application unless
you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to
disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950
(8:30am-4:30pm) for special instructions. IMPORTANT: Your eligible score
will be based on information provided in your application; therefore,
make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a
resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume"
on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application,
including the Work Experience section. NOTE: Jobs on your application
that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will
NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary. Eligibility
Length: This posting is for a Continuous recruitment because of an
expected need for applicants. Applicants will be placed on a database of
eligible applicants for 1 year. You will only be eligible for vacancies
in counties you select. After 1 year applicants who remain interested in
this job title MUST re-apply to be considered. The Division of Personnel
cannot say with any certainty the location or number of future
vacancies, only that the agency has expressed an anticipated hiring
need. If an applicant wishes more specific information about future
hiring plans please contact the hiring agency directly. Job Interest
Card: You may complete an online Job Interest Card at our main jobs page
to receive an email notice anytime jobs not currently available for
application are posted. Note: ONLY recruitments not currently open will
appear on Job Interest Card notifications so please check the current
listings thoroughly to avoid missing an opportunity. As a condition of
employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed
which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry
records, driving records, employment history, and education and
training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and
incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will
result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer
irrespective of when discovered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Training:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or
university with a major in nursing, social work, vocational
rehabilitation, hospital or health care administration, nutrition,
psychology, counseling, medical records management, clinical laboratory
or related sciences, recreation, speech, physical or occupational
therapies or other related health/social services/educational fields or
safety, engineering or architectural design. Substitution: Experience as
described below will substitute for the required training on a
year-for-year basis. Experience: Three years of full-time or equivalent
part-time paid professional experience in public health, social work,
nursing, vocational rehabilitation, hospital administration or related
health program, safety, engineering or architectural design, OR three
years of fulltime or equivalent part-time paid experience as a building
maintenance supervisor. Substitution: A Master's degree in one of the
above subject areas may substitute for one year of the required
experience. Note: If employed in the Long Term Care Program of the
Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification, must participate
in the required training and testing program in survey and certification
techniques. NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high
school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a
legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training
record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS
VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it
is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You
only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with
every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail
to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Examples of Work: * Conducts on-site survey of
behavioral and medical health care facilities; discusses survey
procedures and practices with administrators and department directors. *
Observes client/patient care, collects and records objective data,
reviews medical and other records, interviews clients/patients in a
group or individually, evaluates policy and treatment or therapeutic
services to determine accuracy and adequacy of program/service delivery.
- Reviews facility operative and management records, committee meeting
minutes and related records as well as resident personal funds accounts
to determine compliance with regulatory requirements. * Reviews
organizational charts, personnel credentials and training records, and
policies and procedures to determine appropriate staffing levels and
qualifications of staff to perform services. * Tours the facility to
evaluate physical environment compliance of areas such as laboratory,
patient treatment and living areas, kitchen and pharmacy. * Evaluates
social services, activities, recreation and resident rights issues to
ensure provision of services and quality of life. * Utilizes laptop
computer system to compile, document and record data and to print
preliminary findings. * As part of a survey team, discusses areas of
non-compliance with team members. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: *
Knowledge of technical health and safety related fields including
special education, behavioral health and laboratory services. *
Knowledge of medical and behavioral terminology, health care
organizations, professional credentialing and practice standards and
treatment modalities as they relate to one or more of the following:
medical, nursing, social, laboratory medicine or science, behavioral
health, dietary, pharmaceutical, therapy services and documentation
principles related to each. * Knowledge of practices and procedures in
medical care administration and health services provision. * Ability to
comprehend, interpret and apply complex information and program
material. * Ability to work well with a variety of people. * Ability to
communicate well, both orally and in writing. * Ability to exercise good
judgment in evaluating situations. * Ability to manage time effectively.
Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a
wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific
information about benefits is available from the hiring agency. Salary
and Wages Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With
over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many
opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.
Medical Insurance Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other
medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the
premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The
Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for
dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses
not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage. Life Insurance The state
provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and
dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.
Retirement Plan The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension
plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred). Deferred
Compensation State employees have a unique opportunity to build
retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a
Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the
401K plans offered by private companies. Annual Increment Pay The annual
increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid
in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more
years of service. Holidays Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.
Vacation 15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service. Paid
Sick Leave We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees
earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the
amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with
Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee
Leave Donation Program. Military Leave - Paid Military Leave Training,
and Developmental Opportunities We offer many formal in-house training
classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related
training and education provided by approved technical schools and
colleges. Suggestion Award Program Employees may receive monetary award
up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented
work improvement suggestion. Credit Union Flexible Working Hours and
Alternate Work Schedules Day Care - State approved child Day Care
facilities are located at the Capitol Complex. Wellness Programs Many
state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to
employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and
presentations, organized health related activities, health contact
information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle
information. West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work We offer
challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer
the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and
make a real difference in peoples lives. For more information about
benefits visit our Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return
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Please list your highest level of education completed. * No formal
education * High School or GED * Business or Vocational School * Some
College * Associate's Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree *
Doctorate Degree 02 If you graduated college what is your official major
as listed on your transcript? Board of Regents Degrees should list their
major as a Board of Regents. List each degree separately and if you do
not have a degree, list N/A. 03 Are any of the positions listed on your
application NON-PAID positions? If so please list them below. If all
positions on your application are paid employment please put N/A. West
Virginia requires applicants to identify those positions that are
completed on a volunteer basis from those that are paid employment. This
information WILL be checked for all hires to verify its accuracy.
Misrepresentation is grounds for register removal, dismissal, and/or
barring from all future state employment. 04 Pre-Confirmation Checklist
Thank you for your application. Before you click confirm application on
the next step make sure you have done the following (failure to do so
may result in your application being removed from consideration):
Transcripts: In order to receive credit for any post high school
education, verification is required. Non-verified education cannot be
used in the evaluation of your application. You will not be considered
for employment until verification is received. Veteran's Preference
Points: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, you must
submit the necessary documentation (DD214 or current VA Letter). If you
do not, points will not be provided. Work Experience: List the entirety
of your work history in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application
along with a detailed (4-5 sentences) duty description of each position.
Applicants who do this consistently score higher than those who do not.
DO NOT upload a resume in lieu of filling out this section. Salary:
Specify a salary for all paid employment. Supplemental Questions: The
Supplemental Questions are used to help evaluate your application;
however, they are used in combination with other information sources.
DOP reserves the right to alter any supplemental whose answer is not
supported by other sources (transcripts, applications, etc.) In
particular, any supplemental question that asks about prior work
experience must be reflected in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your
application to receive credit. An answer to a question that is not
supported will be altered to reflect the WORK EXPERIENCE section. * Yes
I understand that failure to follow the above guidance may result in a
lowered application score or application rejection. Required Question
Agency West Virginia Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Building 3 Suite
500 Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone (304) 558-3950 Website
http://www.personnel.wv.gov