Life Safety Code Surveyor

Life Safety Code Surveyors conduct Federal surveys in healthcare facilities to assess facility compliance with federal Life Safety Code Requirements. Life Safety Code Surveyors apply analysis skills and inductive reasoning skills to assess health care organizations' compliance and to identify opportunities for improving compliance. The Surveyor will identify opportunities for improvement in the survey process and will effectively communicate said opportunities to the appropriate leadership staff. The surveyor will conduct follow-up/revisits, complaints or special investigations or monitoring reviews and be available to conduct a crisis review affecting residents of long-term care facilities.

Travel will be extensive as it will likely be required for each assignment. All travel arrangements are arranged and paid for by the company.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Surveyor duties in accordance with the HMS Core Values and the applicable contract
• Visiting long term care facilities around the country to perform the surveys and report findings
• Being involved in activities such as investigation of complaints and incidents concerning facilities or individuals
• Prepare clear and concise reports and be prepared to testify regarding survey findings
• Submit documentation according to established time deadlines
• Research, collect, organize, interpret, and communicate a large volume of information from multiple sources to assess the health care provider and regulatory agency’s ability to comply with State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Perform all activities in a manner that is sensitive to, and respectful of all internal and external customers.
• Foster behavior which is consistent with teamwork, quality performance, and respect for the individual, dependability, empowerment and responsiveness.
• Project professionalism in appearance and demeanor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
• Successful completion of CMS’s Basic Life Safety Code Training required
• NFPA Fire Inspector 1 certification for LSCS Certifications after Jan 1, 2010 preferred
• Possess the knowledge, skills and abilities, to conduct Federal surveys, complaints investigations and respond to crisis situations in accordance with Federal laws, regulations, guidelines, the State Operations’ Manual (SOM) and protocols established by the Federal government for the conduct of such operations.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

EOE STATEMENT: Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC has established an Affirmative Action Plan. HMS is deeply committed to the concept and practices associated with equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. HMS makes clear that all applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, gender, or gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics under applicable law when the reasonable demands of the position(s) do not require distinction on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood.

This company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled

HMS is an EEO/AA/E-Verify compliant and drug free workplace employer.