Medical Facilities Inspector

Title: Medical Facilities Inspector

State Role Title: Health Care Compliance Spec II

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $86,250

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION OFF

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is open until filled. Initial applications received by August 8, 2024, will be reviewed first. If no qualified candidate is selected, a second review of applications received after that date will be conducted.

The Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a full-time Medical Facilities Inspector for the Long-Term Care Team. This position currently offers a sign on bonus of $5,000 and 80 hours of front-loaded annual leave time with a one-year written agreement for external candidates.

1. Assignment & Schedules
• Completes on-site inspection/surveys and complaint investigations assigned within the designated schedule. Occasionally works in alternate roles of team leader and/or team member; may be assigned on inspections
2. Survey Reports
•Interprets and applies regulations to inspection/survey findings, conducts exit conference with facility and completes deficiency statements and related survey documents within established timeframes
3. Plans of Corrections & Packages
• Monitors and reviews plans of correction; completes final inspection/survey packages and provides expert testimony in informal fact finding conferences and federal formal hearings, and scheduled court cases • Turns in completed packages to supervisor within the appropriate timeframe
4. Proficiency & Competency
• Maintains proficiency and competency in all inspection/survey protocols and processes and provides effective return training and preceptorship, when required
5. Teamwork & Communication
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships • Complies with computer training and updates • Utilizes computer skills effectively to enhance transmittal and receipt of reports, schedules and communications
6. May be required to perform other duties; may include functions of an emergency declaration
7. Will require travel and overnight travel

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Self-directed individual with specialized knowledge of health care systems and services, quality of care issues & health care administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and legally defensible manner; ability to manage multiple assignments independently; to listen actively, share job knowledge, maintain professionalism, and follow through with requests
• Ability to independently assess individual patient/resident medical care plans and outcomes, the overall quality of facility care and services, and to interpret and apply complex state/federal regulations to the findings
• If working in LTC and/or Complaint unit, must obtain SMQT Certification within 12 months of hire date. All MFIs must obtain medical clearance for fit testing in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations within 90 days of hire date and annually with exception to Complaint Unit.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with state regulations.
• Per centers for Medicare and Medicaid services requirements – MFIs responsible for surveying home health and hospice agencies must be a registered nurse (RN).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and