Medical Facilities Inspector

Title: Medical Facilities Inspector

State Role Title: Health Care Compliance Specialist II

Hiring Range: $68,421 - $78,110

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION OFF

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of Licensure and Certification is seeking two registered nurses to conduct onsite surveys/inspections and complaint investigations at acute care facilities. Duties include federal certification, validation, and complaint surveys; Virginia State licensure inspections; the interpretation of federal and state laws and regulations to determine compliance, and the preparation of written survey/inspection reports. The primary responsibility for this position is home health agency (HHA) and hospice programs with a secondary responsibility of home care organizations (HCO). As prescribed in federal regulations, this position requires an
active registered nurse (RN) license. This list in not all inclusive. State wide travel and personal vehicle usage is required. This is a home-based position.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision
and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457
Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must be a licensed registered nurse with sufficient clinical experience to
evaluate the delivery of healthcare in the acute care setting. Must be able to evaluate health related services to determine adherence to established statutes, regulations, and standards; communicate detailed information orally and in writing and have strong organizational skills to plan and execute a travel schedule to meet report deadlines. Must be able to travel throughout Virginia with overnight stays (the frequency of travel may vary), using their personal vehicle until a state car can be assigned. Must possess basic computer skills with knowledge of word processing and email programs. A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency. Ability to obtain medical clearance for fit testing in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] within 90 days of hire date and annually.

Additional Considerations

Prefer prior experience conducting state/federal health care facility survey/inspections.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Ability to obtain medical clearance for fit testing in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] within 90 days of hire date and annually.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Ablack

Phone: N/A

Email: angela.ablack@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.