Compliance Nurse; Long Term Care Residents Protection

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of long‑term care healthcare agencies and facilities in Delaware. The incumbent will conduct Federal certification and/or State licensure surveys, assess the quality of care and relate findings to statutory/regulatory requirements, develop deficiency reports, review corrective action plans, participate in updating long‑term care regulations, prepare and maintain records, and may appear in courts of law or before boards and commissions.

• Conduct surveys of facilities and agencies for certification and/or licensure by the State and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Consult with agencies and facilities to assist them in meeting requirements and improving overall health care delivery.
• Conduct investigations of complaints against agencies/facilities, including allegations of violations against health care regulations and patient care.
• Conduct in‑service training programs at health care facilities or in the community to educate providers and other interested groups in state‑of‑the‑art health care.
• Prepare and maintain reports, summaries, and records; may be required to appear in courts of law or before boards and commissions.

• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse, or a master’s degree in Nursing.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license or a multi‑state compact license.

This posting may be closed on or before July 9, 2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

All new hires are required to attend an in‑person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment, held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek a workforce representative of Delaware, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.