DHHS Program Manager RN

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$38.016

Classification Salary Range:

$38.02 - $57.03

Job Posting:

JR2024-00007088 DHHS Program Manager RN (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is a proven leader with nursing and long-term care survey experience. In this role you will be an integral part of our Public Health Division and provide critical support by overseeing State licensure and federal certification of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans

 

As a DHHS Program Manager RN you will:

• Manage and administer all aspects of the Office of Long-Term Care Facilities by planning, organizing, evaluating and directing the work of staff to facilitate the attainment of Licensure Unit performance goals and objectives and CMS Performance Standards.
• Assist in the development of budgets
• Establish and maintain communication with provider associations and other groups to facilitate collaborative working relationships relating to health care facility licensure and certification
• Manage and oversee all aspects of licensure and certification activities for the Office of Long-Term Care Facilities by preparing and implementing systems and procedures to facilitate the initial issuance and renewal of licenses for assisted living facilities and nursing homes
• Facilitate the initial issuance and renewal of certification for nursing homes to participate in Medicare/Medicaid;
• Implement systems and procedures for investigation of complaints against assisted living facilities and nursing homes in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, survey protocols and procedures
• Create and implement Licensure Unit operational policies and procedures, and provide educational presentations and distribute materials pertaining to licensure and certification requirements
• Establish and implement public health policy relating to licensure and certification of care facilities and services by drafting legislative bill language, conducting impact analysis, and preparing summaries and fiscal notes
• Prepare testimony for DHHS Leadership on legislative bills
• Prepare rules and regulations and advance them through the promulgation process timely and correctly
• Review and formulate recommendations on national policy that pertains to health care facility and service licensure and certification.
• Travel may be required to meet with stakeholders and attend conferences

 

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, education, law, or related field and one year experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluating, marketing a program or service and supervising/managing staff. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

 

Requires an applicant to possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of management experience

• Work experience in long-term care facilities

• Experience in process improvement/quality assurance initiatives

Other: Must possess a valid driver’s license in order to perform work-related travel.

 

 

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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