Supervisor,Health Facilities Inspector - Rn Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Management

Health Facilities Inspector III, RN. This position will be based in Las Vegas. Supervise the work of inspectors who inspect health care facilities throughout Nevada; provide guidance and direction to inspection staff, ensure inspection documents and processes are completed timely, ensure sanctions and enforcement processes are applied uniformly and timely. Communicate with and educate health care facilities concerning applicable regulations and statutes.

Work with industry groups to improve patient outcomes and assure regulatory compliance. Also conduct inspections when necessary, thus the position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to facilities through Nevada as needed. Must be able to travel outside of Nevada as needed to attend training and/or conferences.

Health Facilities Inspectors - Registered Nurse (RN) conduct inspections of health care facilities and services at a variety of facilities. Four or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of one-year supervisory experience preferred and current licensure as a RN issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Conduct inspections of facilities to assess compliance regarding licensure, permitting, certification, and Medicare/Medicaid.

Determine appropriateness of patient assessment and care, review charts and laboratory reports, observe procedures, conduct education and training, and initiate referrals to professional licensing boards as needed.

Conduct initial meetings with facility stakeholders to explain inspection procedures and regulatory requirements, seeking cooperation and access to necessary information.

Review facility policies and procedures, medical records, quality assurance programs, and infection control measures.

Examine financial documents in areas such as contracts, admissions, and financial management.

Inspect facility infrastructure and evaluate environmental conditions and emergency plans.

Review architectural plans for compliance with construction and life safety codes, communicating determinations to facilities and contractors.

Summarize inspection findings, identify violations, prepare formal reports, and make recommendations for certification status and enforcement actions.

Review and approve facility plans for correcting deficiencies, facilitate dispute resolution, and coordinate joint inspections with regulatory agencies.

Investigate and resolve complaints against facilities, taking appropriate action in response.

Assist in revising regulations, policies, and procedures to improve services.

Prepare and maintain facility licenses and files, review applications, verify information, and update listings.

Provide regulatory guidance to personnel and conduct training seminars on compliance issues and new medical techniques.

Ensure the timely and accurate completion of inspections.

Develop quality assurance programs.

Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.

Perform related duties as assigned.

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Knowledge of:

Processes and appropriate use of plans of corrective action; administrative sanctions such as fines, license suspension, license revocation, and limitations on admissions to facilities.
Principles and practices of supervision and human resources; regulation development processes.

Ability to:

Review and analyze completed inspection reports for appropriateness, timeliness, and completeness of citations; prepare technical and/or legal writings for regulation changes and variance requests; make recommendations for variances or other exceptions to regulatory requirements; evaluate professional skills and technical abilities of facility personnel; conduct research concerning health care and/or laboratory regulations and issues; use investigative techniques and gather clear, concise documentation.
Read and understand laboratory results and facility staff notes in conjunction with a patient's care, diagnosis, condition, and activities; analyze facility accounting systems for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; mitigate inefficiencies and participate in plans for quality improvement of inspections and in the quality of care for recipients.
Work collaboratively and share knowledge with peers,…

Supervisor, Health Facilities Inspector - Rn