HEALTH FACILITIES INSPECTOR - RN

State of Nevada (NV); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance of the Nevada Health Authority in Las Vegas seeks Health Facilities Inspectors to ensure safe care in Nevada facilities. Inspectors perform on-site and off-site surveys, review records, and may work solo or in teams; RN experience is preferred.

Applicants must obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification within a year, with prior direct care experience in critical care settings preferred. Strong attention to regulatory standards is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state health care laws and regulations.
• Ability to review records, interview staff, and observe procedures for compliance.
• Experience with preparation of formal inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for licensure, certification, and Medicare/Medicaid compliance.
• Review policies, medical records, infection control, and QA programs.
• Prepare reports, identify violations, and recommend enforcement actions.
• Investigate complaints and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Provide regulatory guidance and conduct compliance trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Data entry software

Office software

Job description

The Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance of the Nevada Health Authority is seeking Health Facilities Inspectors in our Las Vegas. Registered sanitarians, dieticians, social workers, pharmacists, and other allied professionals are encouraged to apply and use their skills to ensure the public's safety in Nevada's health care facilities. The Health Facilities Inspector position will conduct on-site or off-site surveys for regulatory compliance with state licensure, federal certification, and complaint investigations throughout Nevada. Inspections are conducted individually or as part of a team. Previous health care experience is preferred. The inspector role requires the individual to: Inspect healthcare facilities for compliance with infection control regulations, which may require the inspector to enter facilities with infectious diseases and be able to comfortably wear a fit tested mask (N-95) for long periods and any other appropriate personal protective equipment. Evaluate compliance with standards, state and federal statutes or regulations through the inspection process utilizing record review, interviews, and observations. Complete all required inspection activities, documentation and follow-up documents required to complete the inspection process in accordance with regulations, statutes, and policies and procedures as applicable, within a defined deadline through paperwork and data entry. The chosen incumbent must successfully obtain qualification by passing an examination, Surveyor Minimum Qualification (SMQT), within the first year of employment. Three years of recent direct care experience in a critical care setting (ER, ICU, NICU, PACU, PICU) preferred.

Health Facilities Inspectors – Registered Nurse (RN) conduct inspections of health care facilities and services at a variety of facilities.Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and current licensure as a RN issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

1. Conduct inspections of facilities to assess compliance regarding licensure, permitting, certification, and Medicare/Medicaid.
2. Determine appropriateness of patient assessment and care, review charts and laboratory reports, observe procedures, conduct education and training, and initiate referrals to professional licensing boards as needed.
3. Conduct initial meetings with facility stakeholders to explain inspection procedures and regulatory requirements, seeking cooperation and access to necessary information.
4. Review facility policies and procedures, medical records, quality assurance programs, and infection control measures.
5. Examine financial documents in areas such as contracts, admissions, and financial management.
6. Inspect facility infrastructure and evaluate environmental conditions and emergency plans.
7. Review architectural plans for compliance with construction and life safety codes, communicating determinations to facilities and contractors.
8. Summarize inspection findings, identify violations, prepare formal reports, and make recommendations for certification status and enforcement actions.
9. Review and approve facility plans for correcting deficiencies, facilitate dispute resolution, and coordinate joint inspections with regulatory agencies.
10. Investigate and resolve complaints against facilities, taking appropriate action in response.
11. Assist in revising regulations, policies, and procedures to improve services.
12. Prepare and maintain facility licenses and files, review applications, verify information, and update listings.
13. Provide regulatory guidance to personnel and conduct training seminars on compliance issues and new medical techniques.
14. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, requirements, and agency policies and procedures; investigative methods appropriate to regulatory compliance functions; regulatory and compliance processes.
• Principles, practices, and methods related to nursing care; operation of a personal computer and associated business software; principles of health care delivery systems; health care terminology; past and present medical practices used in health care facilities for various populations; proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition to prepare inspection reports.
• Interpersonal relationships and team building techniques; principles of health care delivery systems; basic human anatomy and physiology; community resources for health care recipients; obtaining variances from regulations; informal dispute resolution techniques.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Identify areas of noncompliance with regulations; produce clear, concise, accurate, and well-organized documents and reports; provide guidance to staff, providers, and the public about inspection procedures and requirements; identify and secure information necessary to conduct a thorough review; recognize obvious indications of patient/resident illness or abnormality; evaluate laboratory proficiency to ensure accuracy of results; identify possible abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property of recipients of health care.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; review and analyze information and draw logical conclusions; maintain organized and accurate records using a variety of data collection methods; respond appropriately in hostile situations and maintain composure in demanding situations.