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COMPLIANCE NURSE 2 - ACUTE CARE UNIT

Company: Georgia Department of Community Health
Location: Tate
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: $70,779.53 Annually

Location : Homebased, GA

Job Type: Full-Time Salaried

Job Number: 2024-00552

Division: Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD)

Unit: Non LTC Surveyor

Opening Date: 11/08/2024

Closing Date: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Pay Grade: O

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.

Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.

DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.

DCH is hiring Nurse Surveyors!

The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) is looking for Nurse Surveyors to help inspect healthcare facilities for rules and regulations compliance. Learn more in our campaign video. Minimum requirements include being a Registered Professional Nurse, OR having a Bachelor's degree in nursing from accredited college or university, AND 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

DCH is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Compliance Nurse 2, Acute Care Unit with the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. The Acute Care Program provides federal and state regulatory oversight for facilities caring for patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, or disorders. This is a homebased position that will document and conduct on-site surveys at healthcare facilities. This position requires extensive (up to 90% overnight) state-wide travel. Occasional weekend and after-hours work may also be required.

Job Responsibilities

Under general to limited supervision, the Compliance Nurse 2, with the Acute Care Unit conducts on-site surveys of non-long term care facilities regulated by the state to determine compliance with applicable state and/or federal rules and regulations. This position may be asked to survey other facility types as needed. Surveys are conducted either independently or as a part of a multi-disciplinary team using both automated and written survey processes to monitor compliance with federal and state requirements in Acute Care facilities. This position requires extensive (up to 90%overnight) state-wide travel. Occasional weekend and after-hours work may also be required. Additionally, this position performs the following.

  • Reviews state, federal, and other regulatory standards in order to determine facility compliance.
  • Responsible for oversight of nursing care and services delivered in Acute Care facilities.
  • Functions as team lead and facilitates the survey process. Team may include multiple members of the agency's multidisciplinary team.
  • Responsible for planning, conducting, and processing assigned surveys in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and agency protocols.
  • Responsible for producing survey reports and documentation with minimal assistance within the defined timeframe which includes but is not limited to supporting documents, statement of deficiencies and tracking work hours (670hours).
  • With minimal assistance and revision, write federal and state deficiencies in response to identified noncompliance.
  • Assists in quality review work and program management as needed and other job duties as assigned by the ProgramManager.
  • Participate in training programs for surveyors.
  • Responsible for professional communication with all internal and external customers.
  • Assist agency's response to disasters and emergencies.
  • Participates in and manages the agency's budget by making cost effective decisions.
  • Assist with staff development as requested including orientation, in-service training, workshops, and continuing education for agency staff. Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, two (2) years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse; or eight (8) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (HCP073) or position equivalent, two (2) years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, four (4) years of which as a supervisor and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

    Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure. Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license, which would enable the applicant to drive in Georgia, and use of a car at work, are required for employees in this job.

    Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates, who have a healthcare background and in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, possess the following.
    • Two years of nursing experience in an acute care facility within the past five years.
    • Experience in the application of standard and/or accepted standards of care.
    • Experience with electronic medical records and the ability to effectively and proficiently use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
    • Experienced in the general use of computers, including the ability to effectively and proficiently use the Internet and its associated technologies.
    • Knowledge of healthcare regulations.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote/homebased environment.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, including the ability to effectively and proficiently use email and chat software to include, but not limited to Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
    • Experience in public speaking, leading/facilitating teams, or presentations.
    • Experience interpreting healthcare specific data and/or metrics.
    • Current Georgia drivers license and dependable transportation.
    • Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to lift 20 pounds.
    • Preference given to candidates with experience in risk management, quality improvement and/or regulatory compliance.
      Additional Information

      EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

      Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

      THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

      This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment background history and reference check.

      For more information about this job and other career opportunities with DCH, please visit our Careers Page: .

      In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

      01

      The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
      • Yes
      • No

        02

        What is your highest level of education completed?
        • Juris Doctorate
        • Master's Degree
        • Bachelor's Degree
        • Associates Degree
        • Some College/Tech School
        • High School Diploma
        • GED
        • None of the above

          03

          Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Community Health or an attached agency?
          • No
          • Full Time Employee
          • Part Time Employee
          • Temp or Contractor
          • Intern
          • Volunteer

            04

            Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)?
            • Yes
            • No

              05

              How many years of clinical experience do you have in the field of home health, hospice, hospital, nursing home, assisted living, private homecare, adult daycare, or any licensed healthcare facility?
              • None
              • 1 Yr to less than 2 Yrs
              • 2 Yrs to less than 3 Yrs
              • 3 Yrs to less than 4 Yrs
              • More than 4 Yrs

                06

                How many years of work experience do you have in a clinical role in any of the following healthcare facilities: Hospital (Acute, Critical Access, Rehabilitation, and Psychiatric), Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment Facilities, and Community Mental Health Centers?
                • None
                • 1 Yr. to less than 3 Yrs.
                • 3 Yrs. to less than 5 Yrs.
                • 5 Yrs, to less than 7 Yrs.
                • 7 Yrs. or more

                  07

                  What level of experience do you have working in a healthcare setting to review and interpret health-related issues associated with care plans, medical reports, prescribed medication, and health maintenance?
                  • None
                  • Beginner (1 to 3 Yrs.)
                  • Intermediate (3 to 5 Yrs.)
                  • Advanced (5 to 7 Yrs.)
                  • Expert (More than 7 Yrs.)

                    08

                    How does your work experience fit the requirements of the role of a surveyor in regulatory compliance in a healthcare setting?

                    09

                    What interest do you have in working as a surveyor in the field of regulatory compliance in a healthcare setting?

                    10

                    This position conducts onsite surveys at healthcare facilities across the State of Georgia and requires statewide travel. Do you agree to extensive statewide travel?
                    • No
                    • Yes

                      11

                      Are you a veteran?
                      • Yes
                      • No

                        Required Question

Keywords: Georgia Department of Community Health, Johns Creek , COMPLIANCE NURSE 2 - ACUTE CARE UNIT, Healthcare , Tate, Georgia

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