RN* Health Compliance Inspector, Acute Care HFEMSD - FAA; Health Professional III

Overview

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If Your Goal Is To Build a Career That Makes a Difference, Consider Joining The Dedicated People Of The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment. In Addition To Working With a Great Team And Rewarding, Meaningful Work, We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Retirement benefits through PERA, with flexible plan options plus 401(k) and 457 savings plans
• Generous leave, including 11 paid holidays and substantial personal time off
• Short- and long-term disability protection
• Wellness programs and on-site facilities that support health and balance
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities across a wide range of topics
• Tuition assistance for college and master’s-level coursework
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Flexible work schedules and strong work-life balance initiatives
• Employee resource groups promoting inclusion, connection, and community

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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.

Summary Of Position 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…