Health Compliance Inspector, RN (HP III) - HFEMSD

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, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs. The employee will still be required to report to the agency address listed on this announcement 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: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch 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 health care facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated trauma centers, long-term care facilities, and many other specific types of health care services. The division licenses, certifications and surveys of healthcare facilities and services; provide patient safety and healthcare quality programs, recognize Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education programs and certify EMS providers, designate trauma centers and licenses all air ambulance services operating within the state of Colorado. The acute care section exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/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. Survey in Acute Care facilities: Acute Hospitals, Long Term Acute Care Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Clinics, Birth Centers, Community Clinics, Community Clinics with Emergency Centers, Free Standing Emergency Departments, End Stage Renal Disease Clinics and Ambulatory Surgical Centers. 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 health care 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. Works as the RN required for the survey team, and conducts nursing observations and medication pass task, and other tasks as applicable. Reviews occurrences and incidents of serious deficiencies and assesses whether 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. Independently conduct recertification and re-licensure surveys as well as complaint investigations for ambulatory survey centers, dialysis clinics, rural health clinics, federally qualified health clinics, community clinics, department of corrections community clinics, and birth centers. RN serves as a clinical resource to determine whether the delivery of nursing care is in accordance with professional standards of practice and whether relevant state and federal requirements are being met at the above-mentioned facility types. Assists nurse consultants with hospital and critical access hospital recertification and re-licensure surveys as well as complaint investigations. 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. Advises, counsels and provides guidance to facility/agency administrators/staff regarding the purpose/reason for the regulations, and how to/or why areas are non-compliant. 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 applicable health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, or other closely related experience and current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Social Work, or closely related field, and/or relevant experience in applicable health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, or other closely related experience equal to six (6) years and and <span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text