HEALTH FACILITIES INSPECTOR 2 -RN

Announcement Number: 50145 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 01/14/2025 Recruiter:
VICTORIA SHEEHAN
Phone: (775)684-0133
Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position

Registered Nurses in this series conduct inspections of health care facilities and services such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inmate medical care in prisons and transitional living facilities, intermediate care facilities, home health agencies, health care referral agencies, community triage centers, facilities for refractive laser surgery, ambulatory surgical centers, facilities for treatment of irreversible renal disease, independent physician offices, rural health clinics, hospices, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative facilities, outpatient physical therapy facilities, adult day care and group care facilities, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers and half-way houses, obstetrical centers, independent centers for emergency medical care, rehabilitation clinics, occupational and physical therapists, and other facilities and practitioners as directed. Examples of areas for inspection include health care services; policies and procedures regarding admission, discharge, and resident rights; and life safety code compliance.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health; The Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance, has a vacancy for a registered nurse to work as a Health Facility Inspector in our Las Vegas office. The Health Facility Inspector 2, RN position will conduct surveys for regulatory compliance with state licensure, federal certification, and complaint investigations throughout Nevada. Inspections are conducted individually or as part of a team. Previous health care experience is preferred. The inspector role requires the individual to: Inspect healthcare facilities for compliance with infection control regulations, which may require the inspector to enter facilities with infectious diseases and be able to comfortably wear a fit tested mask for long periods and any other appropriate personal protective equipment. Evaluate compliance with standards, state and federal statutes or regulations through the inspection process utilizing record review, interviews, and observations. Complete all required inspection activities, documentation and follow-up documents required to complete the inspection process in accordance with regulations, statutes, and policies and procedures as applicable, within a defined deadline through paperwork and data entry. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, one year of professional nursing experience involving direct patient care, and one year of professional experience as an inspector or surveyor in a health-related accrediting organization or in a federal or state regulatory compliance program which involved the inspection, licensing, or complaint investigation of health care or child care facilities to determine compliance with federal or state laws and regulations; OR Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, one year of professional nursing experience involving direct patient care, and one year of professional health administration experience which involved regulatory, inspection or quality assurance responsibilities; OR one year of experience as a Health Facilities Inspector I - RN in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes The ability to travel at least 50% of the time is required. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for fingerprinting. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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