Registered Nurse, Health Compliance Inspector Home Care - FAA; HP III RN

Registered Nurse, Health Compliance Inspector Home Care – FAA
00601 (HP III RN)

Join the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as a Registered Nurse, Health Compliance Inspector in the Home Care & Hospice Section. This role advances state‑wide standards for home‑based care across Colorado.

• Only current State of Colorado residents may apply.
• Eligible applicants include current HFEMS RN Health Compliance Inspectors (Health Professional III) who will retain their current salary or non‑resident applicants who will receive $80,916 annually.
• Current, valid RN licensure from the Colorado Board of Nursing or an eNLC‑participating state.

• Conduct on‑site and desk reviews to evaluate compliance with state and federal standards.
• Assess nursing and clinical services for adherence to accepted professional practice.
• Identify and document findings related to quality of care, patient safety, and consumer rights.
• Interpret and apply complex regulations, including HCPF and CMS requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote consistency, quality improvement, and regulatory alignment.

• Directly observe, interview, and review records to assess care, treatment, and quality of life at home‑care facilities.
• Apply professional judgment in evaluating compliance with 6 CCR 1011‑1 (Ch. 2 & 26), 10 CCR 2505‑10, 8.500, and 8.540.
• Serve as the RN member of survey teams, conducting nursing observations, medication reviews, and other clinical evaluations.
• Review incidents, complaints, and serious occurrences to determine appropriate responses.
• Write statements of deficiencies that identify non‑compliance areas with regulatory citations.
• Educate providers, consumers, and stakeholders on standards and expectations.

• Six (6) years of applicable health‑care experience in a facility regulated by HFEMSD or equivalent education and work (e.g., 2 years of healthcare + bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or a closely related field).
• Current, valid RN license in Colorado or an eNLC state.
• Detailed employment history and education documented within the last 10 years.

• Prior Colorado state service relevant to licensure, certification, or survey work.
• Clinical experience in acute care, specialized units, home health, hospice, or home care.
• Experience evaluating quality of care, adverse events, incident reviews, and corrective actions.
• Interview proficiency in trauma‑informed and stakeholder‑appropriate settings.
• Analytical writing skills with regulatory narratives, evidence grids, and decision memos.
• Data interpretation from EMR reports, staffing/scheduling data, and quality indicators.
• Systems thinking regarding agency operations such as QAPI and supervision.
• Experience serving as a resource/educator for providers on regulatory expectations.

• Pre‑employment background check.
• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within Colorado.
• Ability and willingness to work in environments with contagious diseases, wearing PPE as required.
• Availability for emergency response, COOP activation, and extended coverage of operational hours.
• Proficiency in word processing and communication technology.
• Annual influenza and COVID‑19 vaccination required; fit testing and PPE training mandatory.
• Variable work hours including evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Physical ability to lift up to 45 lbs and stand/ walk for extended periods.
• Completion of required surveyor training within six (6) months of employment.
• Use of state fleet vehicles as directed.
• Admittance of reasonable accommodation requests in compliance with EEO law.

• RN clinical judgment in home and community settings.
• Regulatory application of 6 CCR 1011‑1, CMS SOM Appendix B, and HCPF 10 CCR 2505‑10.
• Survey methods: observation, interview, record review and evidence analysis.
• Deficiency writing with clear, legally defensible statements.
• Technology fluency: word processing, spreadsheets, email, and EMR evidence upload.
• Professional communication and impartiality.
• Critical thinking and decision making based on evidence.
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