Compliance Nurse 2 - LTC Program (NE Region)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation Division is hiring a Compliance Nurse 2 for its Long-Term Care Unit. Under general to limited supervision, the position conducts on-site surveys of state-regulated long-term care facilities to assess compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. Surveys may be conducted independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, using automated and written processes to review the quality of nursing care in facilities such as nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. The position may also survey other facility types as needed. This is a home-based position involving documentation and extensive regional and statewide travel, including up to 90% overnight travel. Occasional weekend and after-hours work may be required. Employees who reside in certain listed counties may be eligible for a 15% geographic pay supplement for long-term care unit positions. Following hire, the employee must complete required preparatory training and pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months; successful completion makes the position eligible for a pay increase. The position is unclassified and employment is at-will, and candidates are subject to pre-employment background-history and reference checks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and five years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity, and a current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse; or eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse (HCP073) or equivalent position, including two years in an environment related to the assignment and four years as a supervisor, and a current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license that permits driving in Georgia and use of a car at work.
Ability to undertake extensive statewide and overnight travel, stated as 90%.
Ability to occasionally work weekends and after hours.
Must successfully complete required preparatory training, including the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test, within the first 12 months of employment.
Applications must include work experience to be considered.
Candidates are subject to a pre-employment background-history and reference check.

Responsibilities

Review, monitor, and ensure compliance with assigned program-area policies and procedures.
Evaluate complex medical situations and prepare survey documents under strict deadlines.
Plan and organize surveys based on facility services, size, and compliance history.
Gather compliance information through on-site interviews with facility staff and/or clients, observation of procedures, inspection of the environment and/or equipment, and review of records.
Compile reports of findings and deficiencies, with supporting evidence.
Recommend adverse action when appropriate and notify facilities of findings.
Review and monitor facility Plans of Correction for compliance and timely corrective action.
Focus surveys on client needs and/or complaints and adjust the survey focus as findings emerge.
Coordinate activities with appropriate agencies.
Remain current on federal and state long-term-care requirements through training and review of materials.
May serve as team lead worker.
May assist in training and guiding newly employed surveyors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employee retirement plan
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Legal benefits
Disability benefits
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Health and child care spending account
Potential 15% geographic pay supplement for eligible residents in the listed counties
Potential pay increase after successful completion of the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test