Compliance Nurse 2 - LTC Program (NE Region)

Georgia Department of Revenue; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Community Health seeks a Compliance Nurse 2 for the Long-Term Care Program. The role is homebased with regional travel, potentially up to 90% overnight. You will conduct on-site surveys of facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal nursing standards.

Minimum requirements include an RN license or a BSN, plus at least five years of RN experience. Occasional weekends and after-hours work may be required as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include being a Registered Professional Nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of state and federal nursing standards for long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys of long-term care facilities to assess compliance with applicable rules.
• Lead and coordinate survey teams; document survey findings accurately and timely.
• Review facility policies and procedures for quality of nursing care.
• Provide staff development and in-service training related to compliance.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with regulatory staff to ensure consistent, high-quality inspections.

Skills

RN licensure

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title: Compliance Nurse 2 - LTC Program (NE Region)Agency:Department of Community HealthJob Requisition ID: JR0000004503Shift:Compensation Details: $70,779.53Job Description:Pay Grade: O

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.DCH is committed to providing superior C ustomer Service and C ommunication, embracing T eamwork and fostering A ccountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.DCH is hiring Nurse Surveyors!The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) is looking for Nurse Surveyors to help inspect healthcare facilities for rules and regulations compliance. Learn more in our campaign video . Minimum requirements include being a Registered Professional Nurse, OR having a Bachelor's degree in nursing from accredited college or university, AND 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

DCH is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Compliance Nurse 2, Long-Term Care Unit with the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. This is a homebased position that will document and conduct on-site surveys and require regional travel. Regional travel may require up to 90% overnight travel. Occasional weekend and after-hours work may also be required.

If you reside in the counties listed below, you are eligible for a 15% geographic pay supplement. Please note, this supplement is applicable to positions that are in long-term care units.Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Henry, Jackson, Lumpkin, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rockdale, Spalding, Walton, White

The Compliance Nurse 2, under general to limited supervision, conducts on-site surveys of long term care facilities regulated by the state to determine compliance with applicable state and/or federal rules and regulations. This position may be asked to survey other facility types as needed. Surveys are conducted either independently or as a part of a multi-disciplinary team using both an automated and a written survey process to review the quality of nursing care delivered in federal and state long term care facilities (i.e., nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities).

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews, monitors and ensures compliance with assigned program area's policies and procedures.
• Evaluates highly complex medical situations and prepares survey documents under strict deadlines.
• Leads, plans, organizes, and directs all nursing activities in assigned facility.
• Responsible for the quality of nursing care delivered in hospitals, public health facilities, and community based programs.
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.
• Provides staff development including orientation, in-service training, workshops and continuing education for all levels of nursing staff.
• Reviews state, federal, and other regulatory standards information in order to direct the quality improvement activities and achieve compliance.
• Plans and organizes the survey according to the facility's services, size and compliance history.
• Gathers data to determine compliance with applicable guidelines through on-site interviews with facility staff and/or clients, observation of procedures, inspection of environment and/or equipment, and review of applicable records