Nursing Home Inspections Manager (Nurse Manager, Grade N25)
About The Position
The Nursing Home Inspections Manager is a supervisory-level Nurse Manager in the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services, Office of Licensure and Regulatory Services. The position oversees the daily activities and operations of the Nursing Home Inspection Program and promotes resident safety and quality of care through licensure, inspections, and enforcement of applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations. Enforcement must be fair and citations must be accurate, consistent, and based on evidence. The manager directly supervises four community health nurses and prioritizes and reassigns employees to emergency or crisis situations. The role participates in emergency preparedness planning for licensed nursing home facilities and communicates with local, state, and federal agencies, departments, health care providers, and community groups. Travel throughout Montgomery County is required, and evening and weekend work may be needed based on job requirements. The anticipated hiring salary range is $85,937 to $130,660, depending on qualifications and experience. Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment medical examination, and drug screening. The position involves work at a desk as well as walking and standing, sometimes for long periods; traversing rough or uneven surfaces; occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of objects up to 50 pounds; bending, crouching, or stooping in confined spaces; and sustained keyboard or visual display terminal use requiring accuracy and fine finger movements.
Requirements
- Three years of full-time-equivalent post-licensure experience as a nurse, including two years in inspections in a nursing home, assisted living, or hospital setting.
- Graduation from a National League for Nursing-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in a nursing specialty or another health or management discipline.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted; additional experience in Nurse Manager duties such as supervision, program management, or clinical leadership/oversight in a health program may substitute for required education.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners. If holding a temporary license, obtain a regular Maryland RN license within 90 days of appointment.
- Candidates whose primary residence is outside Maryland may qualify through current RN licensure in a state with an interstate compact with Maryland, as specified in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing nursing homes.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in emergency preparedness.
- Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to supervise and direct subordinate employees.
- Demonstrated ability and skill in identifying, considering, and resolving confrontational situations with staff and nursing home providers.
- Experience and ability collaborating with internal and external partners and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily activities and operations of the Nursing Home Inspection Program.
- Ensure quality of care and a safe environment for nursing home residents through licensure, inspections, and enforcement of applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations.
- Apply enforcement fairly and ensure citations are accurate, consistent, and based on evidence.
- Directly supervise four community health nurses and prioritize or reassign employees to emergency and crisis situations.
- Participate in emergency preparedness planning for licensed nursing home facilities.
- Communicate with local, state, and federal agencies and departments, health care providers, and community groups.
- Travel throughout Montgomery County to perform job duties.
- Work evening and weekend hours as required by job needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
