Medical Facilities Inspector

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Chesapeake, VA

4d • $88,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) in Richmond, Virginia is seeking
full-time Medical Facilities Inspectors for the Tidewater Region’s Long-Term
Care Team. This position currently offers a sign-on bonus of $5,000 with a
one-year written agreement for external candidates. This position will require
travel and overnight travel.

This position is for the Long-Term Care unit and will require travel throughout
Tidewater:
Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Poquoson, Newport
News, Hampton, Windsor, Courtland, Nassawadox, Smithfield, Parksley, Manassas,
Sterling, and Annandale (All teams have a few NOVA facilities-Tidewater has
four).

The primary purpose of the Medical Facilities Inspector for the Long Term Care
team is to independently or as part of a team conduct inspections/surveys or
reviews of health care facilities for the purpose of licensure and/or
certification issuance, maintenance and/or renewal to ensure compliance with
state and federal regulations and promotion of quality health care practices.
Conducts complaint investigations; compiles and evaluates information in
determining degree of compliance; communicates findings orally and in writing;
reviews and recommends approval, denial, or revisions to health care provider's
plan; recommends plan of correction to supervisor when provider is not in
compliance. May serve as information resource to health care providers. Position
require travel.

Requirements

• Self-directed individual with specialized knowledge of health care systems and services, quality of care issues & health care administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and legally defensible manner; ability to manage multiple assignments independently; to listen actively, share job knowledge, maintain professionalism, and follow through with requests
• Ability to independently assess individual patient/resident medical care plans and outcomes, the overall quality of facility care and services, and to interpret and apply complex state/federal regulations to the findings
• If working in LTC and/or Complaint unit, must obtain SMQT Certification within 12 months of hire date. All MFIs must obtain medical clearance for fit testing in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations within 90 days of hire date and annually with exception to Complaint Unit.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Experience working with state regulations

Responsibilities

• Independently or as part of a team conduct inspections/surveys or reviews of health care facilities for the purpose of licensure and/or certification issuance, maintenance and/or renewal to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and promotion of quality health care practices.
• Conducts complaint investigations; compiles and evaluates information in determining degree of compliance; communicates findings orally and in writing
• Reviews and recommends approval, denial, or revisions to health care provider's plan
• Recommends plan of correction to supervisor when provider is not in compliance.
• May serve as information resource to health care providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees