Registered Nurse, Health Care Facility Inspector

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking qualified individuals dedicated to public health, quality of life and safety to conduct comprehensive statewide inspections of health care facilities for approval and licensing by DPH. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a variety of health care settings. The Health Care Facility Inspector will draw upon experience obtained as a registered nurse in the health care field and health care facilities, and an understanding of state licensure requirements to conduct inspections and investigations in support of the Division’s licensure program, and federal certification requirements as necessary.

 
Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

•        Conducts on-site inspections and investigations at licensed facilities and agencies statewide to determine compliance with state licensure requirements and, as needed, federal Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation.
•       Investigates complaints received by the agency relating to patient care and patient rights, and documents findings gathering during inspections.
•        Conducts monitoring visits as needed at facilities and agencies subject to enforcement actions, closure or other circumstances.
•        Documents findings in writing in an accurate, clear and concise manner based upon the evidence gathered during the inspection and investigation process.
•        Evaluates plans of correction submitted from health care facilities and conducts follow up visits to determine ongoing compliance regulations for certification and licensure.
•        Provides consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to the health care facility staff members.

Required Qualifications:

•        Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
•        Ability to write clearly and concisely.
•       Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and health care administration and the ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
•       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.
•       Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including agency officials, other employees, providers and health care administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

•       3-5 years of professional experience working in a healthcare facility.
•       Proven experience in basic investigative skills.
•       General knowledge of state and federal regulations related to health care facilities.
•       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.