Senior Healthcare Surveyor (HCA/DHI #11028)

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Interviews are anticipated to conducted within two weeks of the closing date.

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 Senior Healthcare Surveyor will:
Survey Healthcare facilities throughout New Mexico for compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements for the following facility types:

End stage renal dialysis centers;

Ambulatory surgical services;

Acute care hospitals;

Home health;

Hospice;

Diagnostic treatment facilities;

Portable x-ray;

Occupational therapy;

Physical therapy;

Critical access hospitals;

Community mental health clinics;

Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities;

Transplant hospitals.

How does it get done?

The Senior Healthcare Surveyor is responsible for:
Conducting surveys in accordance with the State Operating Manual, Bureau protocols, Federal and State Regulations;

Conducting annual, complaint investigation, validation, initial, and revisit surveys in health care facilities to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations;

Participating in pre-survey preparation activity including review of facility history files, media reports and gathering of applicable forms, standards and regulations;

Conducting surveys based on each facility type regulation;

Reviewing deficient practice findings with Acute and Continuing Care (ACC) team, identify and make determination of compliance in Acute and Continuing Care (ACC) Facilities;

Assigning standard or conditions level tags for deficient practice in ACC facilities;

Generating survey reports using federal and state computer database programs;

Writing deficiency survey reports using the Principles of Documentation guidance/regulations;

Submitting survey reports for review;

Ensuring all survey evidence is scanned and saved in the appropriate locations;

Collaborating and helping to create trainings using a variety of tools to provide the best quality of care across New Mexico. Administrative duties.

Who are the customers?

Internal and external State employees;

Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) Healthcare facilities;

The public.

Ideal Candidate

Internal and external State employees;

Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) Healthcare facilities;

The public.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Architecture, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation, and /or Criminal Justice and two (2) years directly related experience in community based healthcare services and case management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
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

Office setting with extensive use of computer, telephone, fax, copier and other related office equipment that involves sitting, standing, bending, reaching, etc. to include lifting up to 30 pounds.

High volume of extensive travel throughout the State.
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Agency Contact Information: Ashtyn Lopez, (505) 695-8977. 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.