Inspector Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have four years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedules, work assignments, and overtime needs.
• Be a Registered Nurse with a current, active Kentucky nursing license and experience working in the healthcare field.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Proficiency with use of computers, tablets, smart phones for daily tasks.
• Physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.
• Prefer applicants who are SMQT Certified.
• Have the ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends when needed.
• Have the ability to travel and stay overnight for sometimes multiple days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct licensure, certification, and re-licensure inspections as part of a survey team.
• Investigate complaints of regulatory violations in healthcare facilities.
• Create comprehensive written correspondence, including Statement of Deficiencies and other reports clearly and concisely using various software applications, detailing findings of non-compliance in healthcare facilities and descriptions of information gathered.
• Determines compliance through interpretation of regulations and follows Division and Regional guidelines, policies, and procedures in the process.
• Provides technical assistance and interpretation to other staff and Providers.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, webinars, and other types of training to improve knowledge and skills related to regulation of healthcare facilities.
• Studies to complete the federal Surveyors Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT Certified) and receive certification from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare.