Compliance Nurse — Regulatory Oversight & Standards

DelDOT; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks a Compliance Nurse to ensure regulatory compliance of long-term care facilities in Delaware. The incumbent will conduct surveys for certification and licensure, assess quality of care, and develop deficiency reports and corrective actions.

Essential duties include participating in updating long-term care regulations, maintaining records, and potentially appearing in court or before boards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Delaware RN license or multi-state compact license.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing with RN experience or a Master's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys of long-term care facilities for certification/licensure by state and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Consult with facilities to help meet requirements and improve care delivery.
• Investigate complaints alleging violations of health care regulations and patient care.
• Deliver in-service trainings at facilities or in the community about state-of-the-art health care.
• Prepare and maintain records and may testify in courts or boards.

Skills

Nursing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks a Compliance Nurse to ensure regulatory compliance of long-term care facilities in Delaware. The incumbent will conduct surveys for certification and licensure, assess quality of care, and develop deficiency reports and corrective actions.

Essential duties include participating in updating long-term care regulations, maintaining records, and potentially appearing in court or before boards.