Health Compliance Inspector, Nursing Facilities - FAA; Health Professional III

Overview

This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents. If you are not currently residing in the State of Colorado, your application will not be considered.

If you are a current HFEMS Health Compliance Inspector (Health Professional III); you will maintain your current salary if hired into this role. If any step pay increases are available, your HRBP will work with you to audit your step pay/time-in-series upon an offer.

If you are not a current State of Colorado employee, the starting pay for this position is $66,024/annually.

Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services Division Now hiring for our Nursing Facilities Section

Be bold and make a real difference. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks diverse individuals to apply for a career position that directly impacts Colorado residents. Our mission is to advance Colorado health and protect our communities. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado.

We offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities
• Strong retirement benefits with PERA plans and optional 401K/457
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program
• Tuition assistance for college-level courses including Master’s degree programs
• Flexible work-life programs
• Employee resource groups

We are committed to diversity and culturally responsive programs. We encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: public-service loan forgiveness information (not links in this version).

Work Unit: The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) oversees healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including licensing, surveys, and quality programs, and regulates EMS providers and related services.

This unit protects the health, safety, and welfare of patients/residents by evaluating compliance with federal and state laws and professional standards.

• On an unannounced basis, survey Nursing Facilities to determine compliance with statutes/regulations.
• Assess quality of care, services, and treatment through observations, records, and interviews with residents, families, staff, and outside professionals.
• Collect and document evidence and survey results; analyze to determine noncompliance.
• Write clear, concise, legally defensible deficiency statements and cite applicable regulations.
• Advise facility providers, consumers, and agencies on regulatory requirements.
• Decide which noncompliant areas to cite and which specific regulations apply.
• Investigate complex complaints and determine substantiation and appropriate citations.
• Work independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess care and quality of life in facilities.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of regulations to providers and consumers.

Residency Requirement: This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents.

Experience Only: Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to nursing facility care or regulatory oversight.

OR

Education and Experience: Two (2) years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, public health, health administration, or related field. Must be substantiated in the Work Experience & Education section of the application.

Notes: Education may substitute for experience; upload unofficial transcripts or degree Certificate if using education to substitute. See guidance in the application form for details.

• A pre-employment background check
• Travel up to 50% of the time throughout Colorado
• Must work in environments with potential contagious diseases and wear PPE as required
• Available for emergencies and COOP activations; may involve travel restrictions
• Proficient in word processing and using current communication tech to connect from the field
• Annual influenza vaccination or mask usage…