Health Compliance Inspector, Nursing Facilities - FAA02053 (Health Professional III)

This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents. If you are not currently residing in the State of Colorado, your application will not be considered. If you are a current HFEMS Health Compliance Inspector (Health Professional III); you will maintain your current salary if hired into this role. If any step pay increases are available, your HRBP will work with you to audit your step pay/time-in-series upon an offer. If you are not a current State of Colorado employee, the starting pay for this position is $66,024 annually. Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services Division Now hiring for our Nursing Facilities Section 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 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 ambulance services operating within the state. Duties of Position: On an unannounced basis, independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team, surveys (inspects) Nursing Facilities to determine 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. Uses judgment and experience in choosing specific regulations to be cited. 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. Advises health care facility providers, health care consumers, and other governmental agencies regarding regulatory requirements. Decides what inspection areas identified as non-compliant will be cited and then decides the specific regulation that the deficiency should be cited under. Investigates complex complaint allegations, analyzes the data gathered during the investigation, determines whether the allegations of regulatory noncompliance are substantiated and, if substantiated, determines the appropriate regulatory citations to be issued. 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. Residency Requirement: This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents. 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 Only: Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as providing care or regulatory oversight in nursing facilities or alternative care facility regulated by Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing care or regulatory oversight in nursing facilities or alternative care facility regulated by Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division and a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, public health, health administration, or closely related field of study. Preferred and Essential Competencies: 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. 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. Ability to perform the physical demands of this active position. 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, openness and respect for individuals. Interpersonal and Conflict Management Skills—Displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern; develops and maintains effective relationships; deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed; effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way; does not avoid conflict when it can produce better solutions. Ability to analyze the information and reach logical well supported conclusions. Conditions of Employment: A pre-employment background check Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 50% of the time throughout Colorado. Must be willing to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided). Be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Must be proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field. Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility/agency premises. *See exemption note below Must be vaccinated against COVID19. **See note below Must be able to perform annual fit testing for N-95 masks, as well as complete annual training on donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to work occasional evening, night, weekend, or holidays depending upon circumstances of survey or complaint. Must be able to lift and carry up to 45lbs. of equipment for extended periods of time. Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time including climbing multiple flights of stairs. Must be able to hold a tablet computer in a standing position. Once employed in this position, must successfully complete and apply all required surveyor training (unless training is unavailable) within the first six (6) months of service. Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles. ***conditions apply

• Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.
• *Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
• ** Conditions apply to use of fleet vehicles such as location and availability

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at View email address on click.appcast.io within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action. A complete application packet must include: Completed State of Colorado application. If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application The Selection Process: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. ADAAA Accommodations: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 5. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado