Job Description

 

**Employees appointed to this classification shall receive a Recruitment and Retention Differential of $200 per month**

The Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (HFEN) is responsible to protect public safety in health care facilities by reviewing, analyzing, and trending statewide processes and recommending training plans for internal/CDPH employees which addresses the training needs of all Program staff (surveyors, consultants, administrative and support staff). The HFEN acts as an expert in the survey and certification process by maintaining a thorough knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and program policies and procedures. The HFEN will also conduct onsite monitoring of survey teams on a periodic basis to evaluate adherence to the Federal survey process, principles of investigation, and deficiencies noted similar to Federal Oversight Support Surveys (FOSS) and Comparative Surveys. Frequent travel is required. Approximately 35% overnight travel is necessary on a case-by-case basis.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Facilities Evaluator II (Supervisor).

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

Duty Statement

Reviews, analyzes, and critiques 14 District Offices’ deficiencies written by surveyors and consultants across the State for all facility types. This is a secondary review looking to see that Principles of Documentation (POD) have been followed. Uses the Deficiency Review Tool (DRT) on which the Los Angeles State District Office (LASDO) Nurse Surveyors document the review results, and whether POD criteria is met or not met.

Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) Projects, such as:

• Complaint quality assurance (QA) – reviews, analyzes, and trends complaints completed by surveyors in 14 District Offices to verify if the surveyors are following the complaint policy and procedure.

• Priority & investigation QA – reviews, analyzes, and trends if the correct priority was assigned to a complaint to examine and trend how visits vs. non-visits were determined following department policy and procedure.

• Post-DRT review – reevaluates the regulatory deficiencies on which QA has made suggestions to see if the suggestions were incorporated into the final survey before it was sent to the facility.

• Special projects – participates in other special projects as they come up, whether assigned by the LASDO Health Facilities Evaluator Manager I (HFEM I) or higher management, including State Observation Survey Analysis (SOSA) and Special Quality Review audit projects as directed.

A copy of the official duty statement may be located here. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=389062

How to Apply

1. Create a CalCareer account. This is a free database that allows you to create an account, load your resume and apply for positions. https://jobs.ca.gov/

2. Take the Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse Exam that can be located with the link below or through the portal.

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=6PB64

3. Apply for the Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse position through the CalCareer portal based on desired location:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=389062

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

PAY AND BENEFITS
Pay: $6,476 – $8,504 per month

Benefits: Work life balance with flexible telework options, Alternate Work Week available, Paid time off including: holidays, annual/sick leave, professional development days, personal days, disability leave and more, Travel Reimbursement, medical, dental and vision benefits (with cash options), generous defined-benefit pension, retiree Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program Benefits including CalHR Wellness Discounts, 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus), Commute Program, Life Insurance/Death Benefits Options, ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan Options, Group Legal Services Insurance Plan Options.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,476.00 - $8,504.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Nursing License in the state of California (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Van Nuys, CA 91406

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