Healthcare Facility Training Registered Nurse - 61160707

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as the Healthcare Quality Training Nurse responsible for providing internal (Healthcare Quality staff) and external (staff at healthcare facilities regulated by Healthcare Quality) training throughout the state of South Carolina. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations survey process to instruct staff on how to interpret state and federal regulations. Facilitates training for Healthcare Quality inspectors and investigators with a focus on medical issues identified within healthcare facilities regulated by Healthcare Quality, inspection and survey processes and procedures, as well as the ability to interpret and identify concerns related to medical issues. Trains and assists facilities with the completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDS). Conducts routine training on an ongoing basis throughout the deputy area. Develops training materials, manuals, and guidelines in collaboration with Healthcare Quality's Training Manager. Conducts and assist federal and state facility inspections for all facility types regulated by Healthcare Quality. Maintains an up to date, working knowledge of nursing standards of practice (medication pass, observation of treatment/care provided). Assist the Nursing Homes Section and Acute Care Section of Healthcare Quality as requested. Performs all other duties as assigned, including participating in disaster preparedness and responses. Designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

Requirements

• Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must hold an active South Carolina nursing license in good standing, or a valid multistate license in good standing from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) participating state.
• Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Nice To Haves

• Able to achieve and maintain Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT)/Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Basic Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and external training on state and federal regulations and survey processes.
• Instruct staff on interpreting state and federal regulations.
• Facilitate training for inspectors and investigators on medical issues, inspection processes, and identifying concerns.
• Train and assist facilities with Minimum Data Sets (MDS) completion.
• Conduct routine training on an ongoing basis.
• Develop training materials, manuals, and guidelines.
• Conduct and assist with federal and state facility inspections.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing standards of practice.
• Assist Nursing Homes Section and Acute Care Section as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including disaster preparedness and responses.
• Serve as an essential employee, subject to duty on a 24-hour basis during emergencies.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree