[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 have experience in a culturally diverse work environment.
• 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

• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in interviewing and laptop/tablet proficiency.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs., climb stairs, and work in settings with infectious diseases.
• Must be able to travel nationwide 100% of work time.
• Must be available to provide monthly availability and work two or three weeks per month.
• Must be able to observe all applicable types of ongoing health care treatment in real time.
• Must be able to engage in extensive travel, including driving to remote locations and flying into small airports.
• Must be available to work four weeks per month (1.0 FTE), three weeks per month (.7 FTE) or two weeks per month (.48 FTE).

Benefits

• Joint Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• For an overview of our benefits package, please visit our Joint Commission Career Page.