Details
Posted: 11-Mar-23
Location: Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Salary: Open
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Overview
Nationwide Search - Incumbent can be located anywhere in the United States
The FQHC Ambulatory Care Surveyor - RN surveys ambulatory organizations throughout the United States within the full scope of the Joint Commission's Ambulatory Programs. We are seeking candidates with experience in a Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC). Engages health care organization staff in interactive dialogues on standards based issues in health care in order to assess and to identify opportunities for improving compliance. Prepares management reports that clearly link individual standards deficiencies with potential systems vulnerabilities and related organization risk points. Effectively communicates this information to health care organization leadership in a constructive and collegial style that leads to a meaningful and inspirational customer experience. Participates in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurses must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and have a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline.
- Current professional licensure in related discipline is required at the time of hire.
- Field Representatives in the Ambulatory program must have at least 5 years' experience in an ambulatory care setting.
- Leadership experience in a Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC) is required.
- Experience must include a minimum three years of direct clinical experience and two years in management and or quality improvement.
Additionally, current knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation process is required. This highly visible and challenging role requires strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, expertise in interviewing and laptop/tablet proficiency. Must be able to lift 25 lbs., climb stairs, work in settings with infectious diseases, and travel nationwide 100% of work time. Ideal candidates will have experience in a culturally diverse work environment. Must be available to provide monthly availability and work two or three weeks per month.
Physical Abilities:
Must be able to observe, in real time and without slowing or otherwise interrupting the progress of, all applicable types of ongoing health care treatment (e.g., including emergency treatment, treatment during weather and other extreme situations, etc.).Standing for long periods of time, walking lengthy distances, lifting, climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing in order to adequately inspect and observe all medical facilities, equipment and procedures, such as emergency exit procedures, remote storage facilities, any areas where cleanliness may affect the possibility of infection, medical equipment, etc., including the following activities: -
- walking up and down stairways (e.g., to test escape routes, assess safety of emergency exits, regulatory compliance, etc.);
- Must be able to engage in extensive travel as set forth above, including driving a car to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, traveling in all types of weather conditions, etc.
Must be available to provide availability to work two weeks per month (.48 FTE) or three weeks per month (.7 FTE).
Sunday travel to some surveys should be anticipated; travel home on Saturday may also occur, dependent on available transportation.
Eligible for benefits with part time employment. (.48 FTE and up) including:
- medical, dental and vision care
- Employee and dependent life insurance
- Dependent care and health care reimbursement accounts
- Travel accident
- Voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid personal days
- Paid sick days
- Leaves of absence
- Long-term disability
- Retirement plan
- 401(k) plan
- Group auto/homeowners/critical insurance/pet insurance
We are currently hiring for our next new hire orientation class on May 8, 2023.
Note: Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 as a condition for employment.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. The description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities, and working conditions associated with this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Nothing in this job description alters the at-will nature of employment at the Joint Commission.
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