Compliance Registered Nurse - Home Health

Compliance Nurse 2, Long-Term Care Unit

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians. Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH is committed to providing superior customer service and communication, embracing teamwork and fostering accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.

DCH is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Compliance Nurse 2, Long-Term Care Unit with the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. This is a homebased position that will document and conduct on-site surveys and require regional travel. Regional travel may require up to 90% overnight travel. Reviews, monitors and ensures compliance with assigned program area's policies and procedures.

Evaluates highly complex medical situations and prepares survey documents under strict deadlines.

Leads, plans, organizes, and directs all nursing activities in assigned facility.

Responsible for the quality of nursing care delivered in hospitals, public health facilities, and community based programs.

Provides staff development including orientation, in-service training, workshops and continuing education for all levels of nursing staff.

Reviews state, federal, and other regulatory standards information in order to direct the quality improvement activities and achieve compliance.

Plans and organizes the survey according to the facility's services, size and compliance history.

Gathers data to determine compliance with applicable guidelines through on-site interviews with facility staff and/or clients, observation of procedures, inspection of environment and/or equipment, and review of applicable records.

Recommends adverse action if appropriate and notifies facility of findings.

Reviews and monitors facility's Plan of Correction to determine compliance with applicable guidelines and timeliness of corrective action.

Focuses survey in response to the priority of client's needs and/or complaints, and as findings emerge, changes survey focus accordingly.

May assist in providing training and guidance to new employed surveyors.

Expected to remain current on both federal and state requirements for long term care facilities through regular training and review of materials.

May serve as team lead worker

Master's degree in nursing, nursing administration, public health or directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse OR Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Two years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse OR Eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Two years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, Four years of which as a supervisor AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse. Note: Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license, which would enable the applicant to drive in Georgia, and use of a car at work, are required for employees in this job. Position requires 90% regional overnight travel. Note: After hire, this position is required to successfully complete all preparatory training provided, including successful completion of the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by Sections 1819(g) (2) (C) (ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV (B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act. In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.