C/S Compliance Nurse

State-of-Delawar; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual/Seasonal

Job summary

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a Compliance Nurse to ensure regulatory compliance of acute and outpatient health facilities. You will conduct surveys for state licensure and Medicare/Medicaid certification, assess care quality, and prepare deficiency reports while coordinating corrective actions.

The role involves reviewing regulatory standards, reporting findings, and may require court or board appearances.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Bachelors’ degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Masters’ degree or higher in Nursing.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi‑state compact license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts survey of facilities for certification and licensure by the State and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Consults with agencies to meet requirements and improve care delivery.
• Investigates complaints against agencies/facilities relating to health care regulations and patient care.
• Conducts in-service trainings for health care providers and groups.
• Prepares and maintains records and may appear in court or before boards.

Skills

Two years RN experience

Nursing degree options

Education

Delaware RN license or multi-state license

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS. Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self‑sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick‑start your profession. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of acute/outpatient healthcare agencies/facilities in Delaware. The incumbent will: conduct Federal certification and/or State licensure surveys of acute/outpatient healthcare agencies/facilities; assess the quality of care and relate findings to statutory/regulatory requirements; develop deficiency reports; review/assess corrective action plans; participate in updating acute/outpatient healthcare regulations; and prepare/maintain records; and may be required to appear in courts of law or before boards/commissions.

Essential Functions

• Conducts survey of facilities and agencies for certification and/or licensure by the State and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Consults with agencies and facilities to assist them in meeting requirements and improving overall health care delivery.
• Conduct investigations of complaints against agencies/facilities to include allegations of violations against health care regulations and patient care.
• Conducts in-service training programs at health care facilities or in the community in order to educate provides and other interested groups in state‑of‑the‑art health care.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports, and summaries and may be required to appear in courts of law or before boards and commissions.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Compliance Nurse Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Bachelors’ degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Masters’ degree or higher in Nursing.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi‑state compact license.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

This posting may be closed on or before 02/04/2027 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Writing Exercise: A writing exercise will be given at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship. This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail]. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.