Health Care Compliance Officer - Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

Health Care Compliance Officer - Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

Join the Arizona Department of Health Services as a Health Care Compliance Officer – Registered Nurse in Long Term Care. This on‑site position is located at 150 N. 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. The mission is to promote, protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities. ADHS offers flexible schedules, a robust benefits package, and opportunities that fit any stage of a career, from entry to senior level.

This role performs activities within the Division of Public Health Licensing Services, Bureau of Long‑Term Care Facilities Licensing. Responsibilities include issuing and maintaining licenses for facility providers, conducting initial and annual recertification inspections, reviewing quality systems, investigating complaints, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

• Interpret statutes, rules, and internal procedures for discipline.
• Conduct inspections and investigations to determine compliance with federal regulations, statutes, rules, and internal procedures.
• Prepare investigation reports.
• Attend staff, advisory committee, and stakeholder organization meetings.
• Provide technical assistance to providers and consumers.
• Perform other duties as assigned (5‑10%).

• Knowledge of federal regulations, Arizona Administrative Code, and Arizona Revised Statutes related to licensed facilities and providers.
• Understanding of facility management and operational concepts.
• Familiarity with performance management, continuous quality improvement, and Lean methodologies.

• Ability to review, read, and interpret professional literature and regulations.
• High level of oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, evaluation, and education/training skills.

• Travel statewide.
• Adapt to changing priorities and problem‑solve root causes.
• Work independently and perform reviews and evaluate compliance data.
• Support a diverse, multi‑cultural workforce and promote equal opportunity.

Associate’s degree with experience in a licensed or regulated setting, or experience with a regulatory agency. Preference to candidates who possess a professional license in Arizona or proof of reciprocity of an out‑of‑state license (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, Counselor, etc.).

Driver’s license and ability to travel statewide. Valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41‑1758.07 or the ability to obtain it within 7 working days of employment.

The State of Arizona offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long‑term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan
• Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

State contribution to ASRS equal to employee contribution (50/50). New employees have a 27‑week wait period for contributions.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request accommodations via email sard. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify.

Salary:
57,750

Grade:
20