Health Compliance Inspector RN (Nurse Consultant) - 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: This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs. 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 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 all air and ground 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 serves as an expert within the acute care program who works independently or as a team leader to assess the care, treatment and quality of care provided by acute care health care facilities through observations, interviews, and record review. This position must have specialized clinical experience. Uses expertise, training and clinical judgment in evaluating evidence and determining if statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures on a case-by-case, item-by-item basis for facility compliance/violation. This requires a higher level of evaluative critical thinking and decision making. This position reflects a high level of autonomy, critical thinking skills, flexibility and dedicated diligence to complete the work required. 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. Assesses and evaluates health care facility quality of care, services, and treatment of the patients as well as facility practices through observations, record review, as well as interviews with patients, family members, staff, and outside agency and medical professionals. Executes the survey/investigation plan to ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. Collects data through observation, interviews with staff and patients/residents; reviews care and other facility records. Analyzes data and determines whether or not complaint allegations(s) is/are substantiated and resulted in deficient practice by the facility. Prepares findings and conclusions that are clear and concise. Coordinates team members and identifies non-compliance findings during an investigation and develops systems for keeping the investigation on track. Writes clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on analysis of the documented findings and extensive knowledge of clinical practice, 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. Stays current with industry standards, maintains credentials through completing continuing education and training such as CMS and State Regulation training. 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: C7E1XX Nurse Consultant 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. Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Biology, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other closely related field 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), and three (3) years of professional experience in an nursing experience in a critical care setting (i.e. ICU, Emergency room) or, including experience providing training, mentoring, or serving in a work lead capacity, or other closely related experience related to the work assigned to the position Substitutions Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful ca