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GRAND JUNCTION RN Health Compliance Inspector, Acute Care & Nursing Facilities HFEMS CDPHE

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GRAND JUNCTION RN Health Compliance Inspector, Acute Care & Nursing Facilities HFEMS CDPHE

Salary

$72,336.00 Annually

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA00143-08/21/24

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

11/20/2024

Closing Date

12/1/2024 12:00 AM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

222 S 6th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

samantha.rolfe@state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division

Now hiring for our Acute Care & Nursing Facilities Section GRAND JUNCTION, CO

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities

• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• 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 with opportunities for mentors and mentees

• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and

• A variety of employee resource groups

  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/

Description of Job

The Work Unit:

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, numbering approximately 3,200 facilities, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated trauma centers, long term care facilities, and many other specific types of healthcare services. The division licenses, recommends certification and conducts routine surveys (sampling inspections) for healthcare facilities and consumer services; provides consumer safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education programs and certifies EMS providers; and licenses all air ambulance services

operating within the state.

This work unit exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/residents of health care facilities in the state of Colorado by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers, utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities.

Duties of Position:

This position is staffed by professionals who:

• work independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess the care, treatment and quality of life provided by health care facilities through observations, interviews, and record review.

• Uses experience, training and judgment in evaluating and applying statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures on a case-by-case, item-by-item basis for facility compliance/violation.

• Works as the RN required for the survey team, and conducts nursing observations and medication pass task, and other tasks as applicable.

• Reviews occurrences and incidents of serious deficiencies and assesses whether licensed health facilities intervened appropriately.

• Writes statements of deficiencies, identifying areas of non-compliance with federal and state requirements based on survey/investigation results.

• Acts as resource, educator, and interpreter of regulations for service providers and consumers, based upon established guidelines, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. If you are a resident of Utah and reside within 30 miles of the Utah/Colorado border you are eligible to apply for this position.

Class Code & Classification: Health Professional III RN C7C3XX

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) years of experience providing care or regulatory oversight in nursing facilities or alternative care facility regulated by Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division

and

Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

OR

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Two (2) years of experience providing care or regulatory oversight in nursing facilities or alternative care facility regulated by Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division

and

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, public health, health administration, or closely related field of study.

and

Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

OR

ADVANCED EDUCATION:

A masters and a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, public health, health administration, or closely related field of study will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

and

Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Part-time work will be pro-rated. *Please include copies of your unofficial transcripts if you are using education to substitute for years of experience.

Cover Letter Required:

Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check

• Active, unrestricted RN license is required.

• Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 50% of the time and 75% of the time during the peak season.

• Must be willing to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided).

• In compliance with a State Board of Health rule, all Compliance Inspectors must be able to prove that they have been vaccinated against influenza each year or agree to wear masks, gowns or other protective gear when in contact with staff residents/patients of facilities/services regulated by this division.

• Be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

• Be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place

• Must be proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field.

• Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility/agency premises. *See exemption note below

• Must be vaccinated against COVID19. **See note below

• Must be able to perform annual fit testing for N-95 masks, as well as complete annual training on donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Must be able to work occasional evening, night, weekend, or holidays depending upon circumstances of survey or complaint.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45lbs. of equipment for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time including climbing multiple flights of stairs.

• Must be able to hold a tablet computer in a standing position.

• Once employed in this position, must successfully complete and apply all required surveyor training (unless training is unavailable) within the first six (6) months of service.

• Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles. *conditions apply

  *Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.

  **Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

  * Conditions apply to use of fleet vehicles such as location and availability

  Preferred and Essential Competencies:

  The preferred experience, competencies and abilities listed below are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate.

• Proficiency in fundamental computer skills such as navigating operating systems, using basic software applications, and communicating through email is required.

• Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered and given weight under the process.

• Health care experience, preferably in acute care, nursing facilities, or a specialized area, but would consider others such as home care or nursing home, assisted living, behavioral health, etc.

• Experience with evaluating a health care facility's quality of care, services, and treatment of the residents/clients.

• Experience to evaluate facility practices through observations and record review.

• Experience with conducting interviews with residents/patients, family members, staff, outside agency and medical professionals.

• Experience with analyzing evidence and survey results to determine if and why a health care facility is out of compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.

• Experience writing clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies.

• Experience and proficiency in word processing and able to use current communication technology.

• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical evidence and observe, record, and interpret information.

• Ability to perform the physical demands of this active position.

• Thoroughness when performing work and conscientiousness in attention to detail.

• Ability to gather relevant information; identify and analyze problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions. Model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness and respect for individuals.

• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.

• Interpersonal and Conflict Management Skills- Displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern; develops and maintains effective relationships; deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed; effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way; does not avoid conflict when it can produce better solutions.

• Ability to assess consumer care, treatment and quality of care and life as provided by health care facilities through observations, interviews, and record review.

• Experience and ability to write factually accurate, clear, concise and professional reports.

• Ability to analyze the information and reach logical well supported conclusions.

  Appeal Rights:

  If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, If you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

  A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

• Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this role.

• DD214 if claiming veteran status

  The Selection Process:

  All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

  Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

  Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

  ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Jim Davidson at jim.davidson@state.co.us at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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This position requires up to 50% of travel independently and also in a group. Are you comfortable with this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you possess basic computer knowledge necessary to excel in this job?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Can you confirm that you are able to meet all the essential job requirements with or without accommodation?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Could you please elaborate on your health compliance experience in the context of community care services or home care/hospice? We'd like to know about your familiarity with relevant regulations, protocols, and procedures, as well as instances where you've effectively ensured adherence to these compliance standards while delivering care to patients in their homes or hospice settings.

  05

  Have you attached the required cover letter explaining the extent to which you meet the minimum requirements and the preferred and essential competencies for this position?

• Yes

• No

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