COMPLIANCE NURSE 2 - ACUTE CARE UNIT
Company: Georgia Department of Community Health
Location: Tate
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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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.
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.
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.
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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?
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What is your highest level of education completed?
03
Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Community
Health or an attached agency?
04
Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Registered
Nurse (RN)?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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Are you a veteran?
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