The Joint Commission

Surveyor - Ambulatory Care RN

US-AnywhereRemote
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related discipline required
  • Current professional RN licensure at hire
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in ambulatory care required
  • At least 3 years of direct clinical experience
  • 2 years in management or quality improvement preferred
  • Current knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation process required
  • CPHQ certification required at hire or by end of 2028

Responsibilities

  • Survey ambulatory organizations nationwide for Joint Commission compliance
  • Engage with healthcare staff in interactive discussions about standards
  • Prepare management reports linking deficiencies to organizational risks
  • Communicate findings constructively to healthcare leadership
  • Participate in additional Joint Commission activities as assigned

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
  • National travel required, with flexible working availability
  • Join a team involved in the improvement of ambulatory healthcare quality
  • Potential for a robust orientation program for new hires
  • Work in a culturally diverse environment
Full Job Description
Overview

Nationwide Search - Incumbent will work remotelyanywhere in the United States

The Ambulatory Care Surveyor - RN surveys ambulatory organizations throughout the United States within the full scope of the Joint Commission27s 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.

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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 three years of direct clinical experience and two years in management and or quality improvement.

Experience must include 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. ASC clinical experience with orthopedic, pain management and/or endoscopy preferred. 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.

This highly visible and challenging role requires strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, expertise in interviewing and PC 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.

Certification requirement: You 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.

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 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 onSaturday 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 and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft.

    ***We are currently hiring for our next orientation classes scheduled for September/October 2026***

    MinUSD $117,000.00/year MaxUSD $117,000.00/year

    About The Joint Commission

    The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. It was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The Joint Commission evaluates healthcare organizations based on their performance in areas such as patient safety, quality of care, and patient experience. Accreditation by The Joint Commission is considered a symbol of quality in the healthcare industry. The organization also provides education and consulting services to healthcare organizations to help them improve their performance.
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