Health Compliance Inspector, Generalist, Nursing Facilities (HP III) - HFEMSD

Department Information This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado. About Us At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are 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. 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 have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs. 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. 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 Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: 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 healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated and non-designated trauma centers, long term care facilities and many other specific types of healthcare 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; certifies EMS providers and licenses air and ground ambulance services operating within the state. 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 This position is staffed by professionals who work independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess the care, treatment and quality of life provided by various health 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. Reviews self-reported occurrences and incidents of serious deficiencies and assesses whether certified and/or 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 quality of care, services, and treatment of the residents/patients as well as facility practices through observations, record review, as well as interviews with residents/patients, family members, staff, and outside agency and medical professionals. Collects and documents evidence and survey results based upon observations, interviews and record review. Analyzes the evidence and survey results in order to determine whether and how the health care facility is out of compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. 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. Conducts pre-survey preparation activities for the survey team, including the selection of residents for inclusion in the survey sample. Assigns work to survey team members prior to and during the course of the survey. Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Residency Requirement 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 health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. OR Education And Experience A combination of related education in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Health Administration, or closely related field, and/or relevant experience in health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division equal to six (6) years. **This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.** Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in fundamental computer skills such as navigating operating systems, using basic software applications, and communicating through email. 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. Ability to gather relevant information; identify and analyze problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions. Model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado