Healthcare Facility Training Registered Nurse

Healthcare Quality Training Nurse

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Serves as the Healthcare Quality Training Nurse responsible for providing internal (Healthcare Quality staff) and external (staff at healthcare facilities regulated by Healthcare Quality) training throughout the state of South Carolina.

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations survey process to instruct staff on how to interpret state and federal regulations. Facilitates training for Healthcare Quality inspectors and investigators with a focus on medical issues identified within healthcare facilities regulated by Healthcare Quality, inspection and survey processes and procedures, as well as the ability to interpret and identify concerns related to medical issues. Trains and assists facilities with the completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDS). Conducts routine training on an ongoing basis throughout the deputy area. Develops training materials, manuals, and guidelines in collaboration with Healthcare Quality's Training Manager.
• Conducts and assist federal and state facility inspections for all facility types regulated by Healthcare Quality. Maintains an up to date, working knowledge of nursing standards of practice (medication pass, observation of treatment/care provided). Assist the Nursing Homes Section and Acute Care Section of Healthcare Quality as requested.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including participating in disaster preparedness and responses. Designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Agency Additional Requirements: Must hold an active South Carolina nursing license in good standing, or a valid multistate license in good standing from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) participating state. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Able to achieve and maintain Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT)/Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Basic Training Certification.

The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year, 15 days Sick Leave per year, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation), Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan ( SCRS ), State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.