Job Description

Description

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, \xe2\x80\x9cHelping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

We are looking for a skilled, detail oriented, Registered Nurse with long-term care experience for the role of Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant. In this role you will be an integral part of our Public Health Division by performing state and federal surveys of long term care facilities to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let\'s make a difference for Nebraskans

Examples of Work

As a Nursing Services Surveyor Consultant you will:

• Perform state and federal surveys of long term care facilities including interviews, record reviews and observations of resident cares- feeding, bathing, grooming, medication administration, meal preparation, serving of meals, donning and doffing of PPE, infection control practices, wound care and treatment, transfers, respiratory treatments, peri and incontinence cares and all other aspects of the skilled nursing facility to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Post high school coursework/training in professional nursing AND experience in hospital, public health or nursing administration, teaching or surveying health care facilities. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska.

PREFERRED: Recent long term care/LTC experience. Wound Nurse experience,
Competency Testing Experience (RN LPN NA MA)MDS/RAI knowledge or ANACC certification and/or Care Plan experience, Infection Control or Infection Prevention Control Knowledge or certification preferred. QA/QAPI experience Director of Nursing (DON), ADON, Chief Nursing Officer, Executive Nurse, Corporate Nurse Consultant, Nurse Supervisor, Unit Manager or other supervisory experience preferred.

OTHER: Must have a valid driver\'s license. Frequent overnight travel required- at least 2 weeks per month. Must be able to work at least one weekend/Sunday shift per quarter as required. Must be able to work 10 hour shifts, travel in a car up to 2 hours per day. Must be able to carry a laptop or tablet computer and perform and document observations of wound care, dining services, kitchen services, infection control, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have good assessment skills, good documentation skills, must be able to communicate through verbal and written communication.

DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics.

For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Public Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.

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