Registered Nurse, Health Care Facility Inspector, West Region

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Marlborough, MA

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About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual dedicated to public health, quality of life and safety to conduct surveys within Massachusetts nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities, and review inspection findings. The Health Care Facility Surveyor will play a vital role ensuring our nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities comply with all state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a health care setting and an understanding of regulations and policies that apply to nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities in Massachusetts.
Please Note\: This position surveys facilities statewide, with the majority of the assignments in the West Region. This is a field position, though travel into the Division’s main office in Marlborough will be occasionally required. Applicants need access to a reliable vehicle for transportation. This position may be required to work occasional weekends. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Requirements

• Applicants must have (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Substitutions\: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. II. A Graduate degree with a major in nursing may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
• NOTE\: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Possession of a current and valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care administration.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including agency officials, staff associates, other employees, providers, vendors and health care administrators.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations concerning hospital licensure for accreditation.
• Familiarity with the factors, trends and problems in providing health care services to client groups such as the elderly, children, and mentally, physically and/or emotionally disabled.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3-5 years of professional work experience as a Registered Nurse working in a health care facility, preferably nursing homes.
• Proven experience in a health care profession, in addition to basic investigative skills.
• General knowledge of state and federal regulations related to hospitals and nursing homes.
• Skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, confidentiality and decision making to achieve objectives.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the capacity to demonstrate strong interpersonal, interviewing, teamwork, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and surveys departments of health care facilities and services to determine compliance with rules and regulations for certification and licensure.
• Drafts reports on health care facilities and services relative to conformance with federal requirements and state regulations (based on on-site inspections and desk reviews).
• Evaluates plans of correction submitted from health care facilities and conducts follow up visits to determine ongoing compliance with rules and regulations for certification and licensure.
• Participates in the development of methods of evaluating health care facilities, services and related programs, in order to determine the degree of acceptance and utilization of health care, type and breadth of service, characteristics of recipients, extent of involvement of professional workers, operational costs and other related activities.
• Provides consultation, guidance and training to facility’s health care professionals and other staff involved in patient care, and direction of programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees