Medical Facilities Inspector

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Manassas, VA

1d•$88,000 - $100,395•Remote

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Licensure and Certification is seeking knowledgeable, detail-oriented professionals to serve as Medical Facilities Inspectors within the Long-Term Care Division in the Northern Virginia Region. This position currently offers a $5,000 sign on bonus and 40 hours of front-loaded annual leave time with a one-year written agreement for external candidates. In this role, you will conduct state and federal surveys of nursing facilities and other long-term care providers to determine compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. Your work will directly support resident safety, dignity, rights, and quality of care.

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
Ability 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
Must obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) certification within 12 months of employment (if working in LTC and/or Complaint unit).
Must obtain medical clearance for respiratory fit testing within 90 days of employment and annually thereafter (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).

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site surveys and inspections of nursing facilities and other long-term care providers to evaluate compliance with state and federal requirements.
Investigate complaints, incidents, allegations of abuse and neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and Immediate Jeopardy situations.
Review medical records, care plans, staffing documentation, medication administration practices, facility policies, and operational systems.
Interview residents, family members, and facility staff.
Observe resident care, dining services, infection-control practices, and overall facility operations.
Identify deficient practices and determine the appropriate scope and severity.
Prepare clear and legally defensible Statements of Deficiencies.
Review plans of correction.
Participate in revisit surveys and monitoring activities.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and regulatory professionals.