RN Healthcare Facility Surveyor

The Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Health Services (BHS) is recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Healthcare Facility Surveyor to help ensure Wisconsin residents receive top quality care. This position: Works remotely and must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet. Works a flexible schedule with the option of four 10-hour workdays. Requires approximately 55% statewide travel. Overnight stays will be required. Works primarily in the Southeast region of the state, but is required to travel throughout the state. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including: 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. Top-rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package! Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, and High Deductible Health Savings. Well Wisconsin Wellness Program A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer. Salary Information: The starting salary is between $36.35 and $40.45 per hour (approximately between $75,600 and $84,100 per year), depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. These positions are in the Nursing Consultant 1 classification and are in pay schedule and range 11/04. Job Details: All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice. DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. Must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy which requires a valid driver’s license, minimum two years of driving experience and must be 18 years of age or older. Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions: three or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past two years, an OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months, or suspension or revocation of the driver's license. All appointees will be subject to DHS' flu-shot policy.

Conduct statewide on-site surveys and associated follow-up activities of hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), end-stage renal dialysis facilities (ESRD), home health agencies (HHA), hospice agencies, rural health clinics (RHC), outpatient therapy providers (OPT), personal care agencies or other non-long term care facilities for relevant state licensing and federal Medicare certification compliance. Conduct investigations into complaints filed against non-long-term health care providers. Review health facility policies and procedures during on-site surveys. Review facility practices which will require a broad understanding of and ability to research current nursing and other healthcare related standards of practice. Write detailed reports of survey and investigation findings. Assist with development of policies and procedures based on professional skills and experience through research of current nursing standards and best practices. Provide professional nursing guidance to Bureau management on nursing standards of practice and survey protocol in order to respond to requests from consumers and other partners.