RN* Health Compliance Inspector Home Care - (HP III RN)

Home Care & Hospice Section

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Mission - To advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Vision - To create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

CDPHE offers:

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans
• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

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 healthcare facilities and services throughout Colorado. These include hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, emergency medical service providers, trauma centers, long-term care facilities, and community-based programs such as home care, home health, and hospice.

This work unit exists to:

1. Protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients and consumers by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified healthcare facilities and providers in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and professional standards of practice; and
2. Provide transparent and accurate information to the public regarding facility compliance and performance.

Within this structure, the Home and Community Facilities Branch oversees providers that deliver care in the home and community setting, including Class A and Class B Home Care Agencies, Home Health Agencies, and Hospice Programs. Oversight ensures that these entities deliver safe, high-quality services, uphold patient rights, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations, including:

• 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 2 – General Licensure Standards;
• 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 26 – Home Care Regulations;
• 10 CCR 2505-10 §§8.500 and 8.540 – Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) Medical Assistance, Home Health, and Private Duty Nursing Services; and
• CMS Appendix B of the State Operations Manual – Federal Home Health Agency Requirements.

The RN Health Professional III performs professional and field-based work involving the licensure, certification, and survey of home- and community-based providers. Duties include:

• Conducting on-site and desk reviews to evaluate compliance with state and federal standards;
• Assessing nursing and clinical services for adherence to accepted professional practice;
• Identifying and documenting findings related to quality of care, patient safety, and consumer rights;
• Interpreting and applying complex regulations, including HCPF and CMS requirements; and
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote consistency, quality improvement, and regulatory alignment across home and community programs.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to balance enforcement with education. The RN HPIII directly supports CDPHE's mission to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play through the assurance of safe, equitable, and compliant home and community-based care.

Summary of Position:

This position is staffed by licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) who work both independently and as members of an interdisciplinary team to ensure that home and community-based providers deliver safe, high-quality care in accordance with state and federal regulations. The RN Health Professional III serves as the clinical expert on survey teams responsible for the licensure, certification, and ongoing evaluation of Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice agencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing the care, treatment, and quality of life provided by healthcare facilities and agencies through direct observation, staff and consumer interviews, and record review.
• Applying professional judgment and clinical experience in evaluating compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures, including 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapters 2 and 26, and 10 CCR 2505-10 §§8.500 and 8.540.
• Serving as the RN member of the survey team, conducting nursing observations, medication administration reviews, and other clinical evaluation tasks as applicable.
• Reviewing incidents, complaints, and serious occurrences to determine whether licensed facilities and agencies intervened appropriately to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Writing statements of deficiencies that identify areas of non-compliance with state and federal requirements based on survey and investigation findings.
• Acting as a resource, educator, and interpreter of regulations for providers, consumers, and stakeholders, promoting a consistent understanding of standards and expectations across Colorado's home and community-based care continuum.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to balance objective enforcement with supportive education. The RN HPIII contributes directly to CDPHE's mission to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play by ensuring individuals receiving home care, home health, or hospice services experience safe, person-centered, and compliant care environments.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: This posting is only open to current residents of the state of Colorado at the time of applying. CLASS CODE & CLASSIFICATION: Health Professional III (C7C3XX) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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. This experience and education must be substantiated within the Work Experience & Education section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment or education criteria will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application. If you do not have access to either of these options, please contact the department contact. Experience: Six (6) years of applicable health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. 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). OR Education & Experience: A combination of education and experience equivalent to six (6) years such as two (2) years of professional health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division AND graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or closely related field 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). Cover Letter Required: Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check
• Active, unrestricted RN license
• Ability and willingness