Healthcare Compliance Officer - Registered Nurse; Medical Facilities Licensing

Health Care Compliance Officer - Registered Nurse - Medical Facilities Licensing

Job Location:

150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $57,750 (Grade 20)

Performs work within the Division of Public Health Licensing Services, Bureau of Medical Facilities Licensing. Assists with or determines issuance of licenses to licensed facilities and providers, maintaining current licenses by ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. Conducts initial and annual recertification inspections of health care institutions regulated by the Department to determine compliance with all applicable regulations. Reviews quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data.

Conducts investigations of the operation of a licensed facility or provider upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed facility. Corresponds with regulated communities or regulatory bodies, responds to technical questions from licensees, develops standards, participates in rule‑making, and conducts inspections. Performs, assists, or reviews detailed investigative or inspection reports, statements of deficiencies, and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a licensee’s license or other types of legal orders.

• Learn to interpret and understand statutes, rules and internal procedures for discipline.
• Participate in and conduct inspections/investigations to determine compliance with state regulation, statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed and under guidance; prepare investigation reports.
• Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or stakeholder organization meetings.
• Provide miscellaneous services, including but not limited to technical assistance to current or potential providers, and interact with other department offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the position.

• Knowledge of:
• Arizona Administrative Code and Arizona Revised Statutes related to licensed facilities and providers.
• Good understanding of facility management and operational concepts.
• Specialized procedures.
• Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
• Skill in:
• Review and reading/interpretation of professional literature and regulations.
• High level of oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, and evaluation skills.
• Providing training and education.
• Ability to:
• Change priorities as issues arise, problem‑solve (root cause).
• Work independently.
• Perform reviews and analyze analytical data, reporting, and evaluation of compliance data.
• Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community and promotes equal opportunity at all levels.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a professional license to practice in the State of Arizona or proof of eligibility for reciprocity of an out‑of‑state license, i.e., Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, Counselor, etc.

• Must have a driver’s license and ability to travel statewide.
• Must possess a valid Level 1 fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41‑1758.07 or must apply for a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card within 7 working days after beginning employment.
• Associate’s degree with experience in a licensed or regulated setting, or experience in a regulatory agency.
• All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Wellness program and plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Defined retirement plan.
• Award‑winning Infant at Work program.
• Credit union membership.
• Transit subsidy.
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program.

The State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State contributes to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution; you and the State each pay 50% of the total cost. New State employees have a 27‑week wait period for contributions to begin.

Virginia Hassard, Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer – virginia.hassard. Requests for accommodations should be made as early as possible. The State of Arizona is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.