Medical Facilities Inspector Supervisor

Title: Medical Facilities Inspector Supervisor

State Role Title: 49172

Hiring Range: $78,000-$86,872

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

Formally supervises inspectors/surveyors to ensure that inspections/surveys or reviews of health care facilities are performed in accordance with state and federal regulations. May conduct inspections and investigations directly, as needed. Characteristic activities include supervises inspections/surveys and complaint investigation activities, prepares inspector work schedules, reviews inspection/survey reports, address regulations and survey process questions for provider applicants, verifies applications meet regulatory requirements, manages database reflecting changes in licensed and certified health care facilities as well as provides technical assistance to providers. May require travel.

1. Performance Management
• Holds staff meetings or in-service training programs to keep staff informed and receive feedback on inspection/survey activities
• Periodically meets with staff members to provide technical assistance, answer questions or resolve problems
• Conducts performance evaluations
• Submits performance evaluations to supervisor for review prior to established deadline
2. Work Assignments/Schedules
• Establishes accurate reoccurring schedule and work assignment plans
3. Confirmation of Inspection/Survey Packages
• Reviews inspector's reports and facility's plan of correction for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Responsible for a critical analysis of non-routine reports to include complaint investigations and inspections/surveys that result in potential adverse action due to immediate and serious threat to the health and safety of patients
• Assures that Medicare/Medicaid requirements and State licensure regulations have been applied accurately and consistently
4. Inspection/Survey Oversight & Regulatory Compliance
• May observe, conduct and/or participate in onsite inspections/surveys as required
• Provides technical assistance to certification applicants that is timely and accurate
5. Other Duties
• May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration
• May be required to adjust work hours, location and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs

Assigns and distributes workload among inspectors. Develops reoccurring work plans. Approves travel schedules, travel expenses and leave. Identifies health care providers, which are out of compliance with regulations, and recommends sanctions, if appropriate. Interprets regulations, policies and procedures to inspectors, health care providers, members of public and other agencies. Receives guidance from the supervisor in interpreting new or changed laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Extensive knowledge of quality-of-care issues, health care operations, and the management and delivery of healthcare systems.

2. Extensive experience in interpreting and consistently applying laws and regulations coupled with an understanding of consequences for violation.

3. Management skills in planning, analysis, scheduling, team building and providing customer service.

4. Extensive knowledge of MS office suite.

5. Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Additional Considerations

1. Experience in the major studies of health care.

2. Prior medical facilities inspector (MFI) experience.

3. Knowledge of health care compliance regulations.

4. Experience in supervising a diverse workforce, which may be dispersed throughout the state in home-based offices.

5. Clinical Experience in home health or hospice.

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 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully