Registered Nurse, Health Care Facility Inspector, West Region

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Registered Nurse, Health Care Facility Inspector, West Region )

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks a qualified registered nurse to conduct surveys within Massachusetts nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities, and review inspection findings. The Health Care Facility Surveyor will ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a health care setting and an understanding of regulations that apply to nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities in Massachusetts.

This field position involves statewide travel, primarily in the West Region, and requires reliable transportation and occasional weekend and mandatory overtime work.

• Inspects and surveys departments of health care facilities and services to determine compliance with rules and regulations for certification and licensure.
• Drafts reports on health care facilities and services relative to conformance with federal requirements and state regulations (based on on‑site inspections and desk reviews).
• Evaluates plans of correction submitted from health care facilities and conducts follow up visits to determine ongoing compliance with rules and regulations for certification and licensure.
• Participates in the development of methods of evaluating health care facilities, services and related programs to determine the degree of acceptance and utilization of health care, type and breadth of service, characteristics of recipients, extent of involvement of professional workers, operational costs and other related activities.
• Provides consultation, guidance and training to facility’s health care professionals and other staff involved in patient care and direction of programs.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care administration.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, staff associates, other employees, providers, vendors and health care administrators.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules and regulations concerning hospital licensure for accreditation.
• Familiarity with the factors, trends and problems in providing health care services to client groups such as the elderly, children, and mentally, physically and/or emotionally disabled.

• At least 3–5 years of professional work experience as a Registered Nurse in a health care facility, preferably nursing homes.
• Proven experience in a health care profession, in addition to basic investigative skills.
• General knowledge of state and federal regulations related to hospitals and nursing homes.
• Skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, confidentiality and decision making to achieve objectives.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with the capacity to demonstrate strong interpersonal, interviewing, teamwork, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook.

• At least three years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility.
• At least one year of supervisory, administrative or managerial experience.
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions:

• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Possession of a current and valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services before hire. Education, licensure and…