[Hiring] Ambulatory Care Surveyor RN @Joint Commission

Role Description

The Ambulatory Care Surveyor - RN surveys ambulatory organizations throughout the United States within the full scope of the Joint Commission’s Ambulatory Programs. 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 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) or Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC) is preferred.
• Experience must include a minimum of three years of direct clinical experience and two years in management and/or quality improvement.
• Current knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation process is required.
• ASC clinical experience with orthopedic, pain management and/or endoscopy preferred.
• 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.
• Certification requirement: Must hold a CPHQ certification (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) through National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) at time of hire or attain by 12/31/28.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to engage in extensive travel, including driving a car to remote locations, flying on small airplanes, and traveling in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be available to provide availability to work four weeks per month (1.0 FTE), three weeks per month (.7 FTE) or two weeks per month (.48 FTE).
• Sunday travel to some surveys should be anticipated; travel home on Saturday may also occur, dependent on available transportation.
• Due to extensive travel requirements, candidates must be located within approximately 50 miles of a major commercial airport with direct access to domestic and/or international flight routes.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package.
• For a complete overview of our benefits package, please visit our Joint Commission Career Page.

Company Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.