Field Health Compliance Inspector, Registered Nurse (HP III), Nursing Facilities - HFEMSD.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking a Health Professional III to join the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division in a role focused on survey and compliance of health care facilities.

You will lead nursing observations, conduct medication passes where applicable, and write clear deficiency statements while interpreting state and CMS regulations. Onsite, Colorado residents only.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in applicable health care in a facility or program regulated by HFEMS Division or related area.
• Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse (Colorado or eNLC state).
• A combination of related education and work experience may satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Assess care, treatment and quality of life through observations, interviews and record review.
• RN serves as the clinical resource for survey team; conduct nursing observations and medication passes.
• Write clear, concise, legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on CMS and state regulations.
• Advise facility administrators/staff on the purpose and reason for regulations and non-compliance areas.

Connaissances

Nursing

Regulatory knowledge

Observation

Interviewing residents

Formation

RN License

Outils

Basic computer skills

Description du poste

Department Information

This posting is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.

About CDPHE

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state. Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action, talented people, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

Important Information

• The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended.
• This position will be onsite and required to report to the office located at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246.

CDPHE Offers

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Description Of Job

The Work Unit

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of health care facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated trauma centers, long term care facilities, and many other specific types of health care services. The division licenses, certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education programs and certifies EMS providers, designates trauma centers and licenses all air and ground ambulance services operating within the state of Colorado.

This work unit exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/residents of health care facilities in the state of Colorado by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers, utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities.

What You Will Do

The purpose of this position is to assess the care, treatment and quality of life provided by health care facilities through observations, interviews, and record review. Uses experience, training and judgment in evaluating and applying statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures on a case-by-case, item-by-item basis for facility compliance/violation. Works as the RN required for the survey team, and conducts nursing observations and medication pass task, and other tasks as applicable. Reviews occurrences and incidents of serious deficiencies and assesses whether licensed health facilities intervened appropriately. Writes statements of deficiencies, identifying areas of non-compliance with federal and state requirements based on survey/investigation results. Acts as resource, educator, and interpreter of regulations for service providers and consumers, based upon established guidelines, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• On an unannounced basis, independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team, determines whether the entity is operating in compliance with applicable statutes/regulations.
• Assesses and evaluates health care facility/agency quality of care, services, and treatment of the residents/patients as well as facility practices through observation, record review, as interviews with residents/patients, family members, staff, and outside agency and medical professionals.
• RN serves as a clinical resource to determine whether the delivery of nursing care is in accordance with professional standards of practice and relevant state and federal requirements are being met.
• RN required for the survey team to conduct nursing observations and medication pass tasks as applicable. Collects and documents evidence and survey results based on observations, interviews and record review.
• Writes clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on analysis of the documented findings and extensive knowledge of these laws, regulations and guidelines as set forth in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and State regulations, Principles of Documentation, and program-specific protocols, policies and procedures, as applicable.
• Analyzes the data gathered during the investigation and, if substantiated, determines the appropriate regulatory citations to be issued.
• Advises, counsels and provides guidance to facility/agency administrators/staff regarding the purpose/reason for the regulations, and how to/or why areas are non-compliant.
• Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

C7C3XX Health Professional III

Minimum Qualifications

NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only

Six (6) years of relevant experience in applicable health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, or other closely related experience and current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Education And Experience

A combination of related education in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Social Work, or closely related field, and/or relevant experience in applicable health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, or other closely related experience equal to six (6) years and and current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

**You must substantiate that you meet the minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application not moving forward in the hiring process. “See resume” will not be accepted. Resumes are considered supplemental information and are not considered in the initial evaluation. In addition, part-time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.**

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in fundamental computer skills such as navigating operating systems, using basic software applications, and communicating through email is required.
• Non-clinical or clinical health care experience, preferably in an acute or specialized setting nursing facility or agency but will consider other areas such as assisted living/home care, etc
• Experience with evaluating a health care facility's quality of care, services, and treatment of the residents/clients.
• Experience to evaluate facility practices through observations and record review.
• Experience with conducting interviews with residents/patients, family members, staff, outside agencies and medical professionals.
• Experience with analyzing evidence and survey results to determine if and why a healthcare facility is out of compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
• Experience writing clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies.
• Experience and proficiency in word processing and able to use current communication technology.
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical evidence and observe, record, and interpret information.
• Thoroughness when performing work and conscientiousness in attention to detail.
• Model high standards of