Health Compliance Inspector, RN (HP III), Home Care - HFEMSD

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) oversees and enforces federal and state requirements for healthcare facilities and services in Colorado. The division licenses, certifies, and surveys facilities and providers, supports patient safety and healthcare quality programs, and provides information to the public about healthcare facilities. This work helps protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients and residents by evaluating whether facilities and providers comply with applicable requirements and professional standards. The Health Compliance Inspector works independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess care, treatment, and quality of life through observations, interviews, and record reviews. The inspector applies laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures to assess compliance; reviews reported occurrences and serious deficiencies; and prepares statements of deficiencies based on survey and investigation findings. The role also serves as a resource and educator for providers and consumers on regulatory expectations. The position is based at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado. Hybrid work may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and according to business needs. Travel averages up to 50% and may reach 75% during peak periods, with an average of two to four overnight hotel stays while traveling. The inspector may occasionally work evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays, and must be available to report to work during emergencies or activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan. The position requires maintaining RN licensure, meeting specified vaccination and infection-control requirements, completing required surveyor training within the first six months, and using state fleet vehicles.

Requirements

Current, valid Registered Nurse licensure from the Colorado Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), and the ability to maintain RN licensure.
Meet the six-year minimum qualification through either: six years of applicable healthcare experience in a facility or program regulated by HFEMSD; or a combination of related education in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or a closely related field and/or relevant healthcare experience totaling six years.
Colorado residency at the time of application.
Availability to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location during emergencies and activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan.
Willingness to travel across Colorado, averaging up to 50% and up to 75% during peak periods, including an average of two to four overnight stays when traveling.
Willingness to work occasionally evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays depending on survey or complaint circumstances.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of equipment for extended periods, walk or stand for extended periods including on multiple flights of stairs, and hold a tablet computer while standing.
Proficiency in word processing and ability to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field.
COVID-19 vaccination as defined in the posting, subject to applicable religious or medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation requirements.
Obtain an influenza vaccination annually before flu season or wear a mask while on facility or agency premises.
Willingness to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present, complete annual N-95 fit testing, and complete annual PPE donning and doffing training.
Successfully complete and apply required surveyor training within the first six months of service, unless training is unavailable.
Ability and willingness to use state fleet vehicles, subject to vehicle location and availability.
Pass a pre-employment background check.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the department does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with the State of Colorado.
Clinical experience in acute care, specialized units, home health, hospice, or home care.
Experience with PDN/vent-trach, wound care, high-risk medications, or transitions of care.
Experience evaluating quality of care, adverse events, incident reviews, and corrective action or plan-of-correction validation.
Skill in trauma-informed and stakeholder-appropriate interviewing of clients, families, staff, and external practitioners.
A track record of producing clear regulatory narratives, evidence grids, and decision memos that withstand appeal or legal scrutiny.
Ability to interpret EMR reports, staffing and scheduling data, and quality indicators to target probes and corroborate findings.
Understanding of agency operations, including governance, QAPI, supervision, and delegation, and how they affect bedside outcomes.
Experience serving as a resource or educator to providers on regulatory expectations and sustainable remediation.

Responsibilities

Conduct unannounced surveys and investigations independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team to determine whether entities comply with applicable statutes and regulations.
Assess healthcare quality, services, treatment, and facility practices through observations, record reviews, and interviews with patients or residents, family members, staff, outside agencies, and medical professionals.
Analyze findings and write clear, concise, legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on federal and state requirements, documentation principles, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Review self-reported occurrences and serious deficiencies and assess whether certified or licensed facilities intervened appropriately.
Prepare for surveys, including selecting residents for the survey sample.
Direct team members regarding survey or investigation plans and ensure assigned tasks are completed according to established guidelines and protocols.
Serve as a resource, educator, and interpreter of regulations for service providers and consumers.
Attend meetings, serve on task forces or teams, complete projects, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical and dental plans.
Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
Optional 401(k) and 457 retirement plans.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Potential flexible working arrangements.
11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
Tuition assistance.
Employee wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.