HEALTH FACILITIES INSPECTOR - RN

Health Facilities Inspector

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

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.

Essential Qualifications

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.

Job Duties

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, Skills, and Abilities

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.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit.

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook.

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May......................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11...................................... Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25...................................... Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255