Compliance Nurse 2 - Zone 11

City of Corpus Christi; Georgia (VT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health agency as a Compliance Nurse 2, where you will play a vital role in ensuring long-term care facilities meet state and federal regulations. This position involves conducting on-site surveys, evaluating complex medical situations, and leading nursing activities to uphold high standards of care. With a significant amount of regional travel and the opportunity to impact the quality of healthcare for vulnerable populations, this role is perfect for dedicated professionals seeking to make a difference. Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package while contributing to the well-being of your community.

Benefits

Employee retirement plan

Paid holidays annually

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Legal and disability coverage

Child care spending account

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in Nursing required with supervisory experience.
• Current Georgia RN license is mandatory for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys of long-term care facilities for compliance.
• Evaluate medical situations and prepare survey documents under deadlines.
• Lead nursing activities and ensure quality of care in facilities.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Administrative Skills

Supervisory Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Survey Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job 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 almost 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid and oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), Healthcare Facility Regulation and Health Information Technology in Georgia for 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 four program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.

DCH is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Compliance Nurse 2, Long-term Care Unit, with the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. This position 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. This is a home-based position located in the Southern Region. Important Note: All applicants must reside in one of the Zone 11 following counties:

Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cooke, Dodge, Echols, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Telfair, Tift, Turner, Ware, Wilcox.

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. 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).

• 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.
• Compiles report of findings and deficiencies with appropriate evidence to support deficiency.
• Recommends adverse action if appropriate and notifies facility of findings.
• Reviews and monitors facility's Plan of Correction to determine compliance with applicable guidelines and timeliness of corrective action.
• Focuses survey in response to the priority of client's needs and/or complaints, and as findings emerge, changes survey focus accordingly.
• Coordinates activities with appropriate agencies.
• May assist in providing training and guidance to newly employed surveyors.
• Expected to remain current on both federal and state requirements for long-term care facilities through regular training and review of materials.
• May serve as team lead worker.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: Some positions may require a certification or licensure.

Note: Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license, which would enable the applicant to drive in Georgia, and use of a car at work, are required for employees in this job.

Current Georgia state government employees will be subject to SPB rule provisions. The position may be filled at a lower level.

Master's degree in nursing, nursing administration, public health or directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse OR Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Two years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse OR Eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Two years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, Four years of which as a supervisor AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Note: Some positions may require a certification or licensure. Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license, which would enable the applicant to drive in Georgia, and use of a car at work, are required for employees in this job.

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment background history and reference check.

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

For more information about this job and other career opportunities with DCH, please visit our Careers Page:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dchga.