Registered Nurse, Health Care Facility Inspector, North Region

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Division of Health Care Facilities Licensure and Certification (DHCFLC) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to conduct comprehensive inspections of health care facilities in the Metro Boston area and Northeast Regions of the Commonwealth.

Ideal candidate will have experience working in a health care setting (preferably skilled nursing facilities) as well as an understanding of regulations and policies that apply to health care facilities in Massachusetts. The candidate will need access to reliable transportation as this is a field-based position with extensive travel statewide with the majority being in the Metro Boston area and Northeast Regions of the Commonwealth, as well as occasional travel into the Division’s main office in Marlborough.

Learn more about what it’s like to work as a DPH nurse. 

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

• Inspects and surveys Health Care Facilities for regulatory compliance and to determine compliance with rules and regulations for certification and licensure.
• Investigates complaints received by the agency relating to patient care and patient rights, and documents findings gathered during inspections.
• Drafts reports on facilities and services relative to compliance with federal requirements and state regulations (based on on-site inspections and document reviews).
• Evaluates plans of correction submitted from health care facilities and conducts follow-up visits to determine ongoing compliance regulations for certification and licensure.
• Organizes and assists in Department orientations, in-service training programs, and provider training/workshops. 

Required Qualifications:

• Actively licensed Massachusetts registered nurse with 3 years of professional experience working as a registered nurse in a healthcare facility.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and health care administration.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations concerning healthcare facility licensure and certification.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including agency officials, staff associates, other employees, providers, vendors, and health care administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• At least 5 years' experience in the nursing profession, in addition to basic investigative skills.
• General knowledge of state and federal regulations related to skilled nursing facilities and other 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.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

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