HEALTHCARE FACILITY NURSE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR-61009056

Salary : $77,273.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 165815

Agency : DHEC-Healthcare Quality

Opening Date : 06 / 24 / 2024

Closing Date : 7 / 9 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : EA24

Position Number : : 61009056

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday - Friday, 7 : 00a - 8 : 00p

Pay Band : Band 8

Hiring Range - Min. : $77,273.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $80,000.00

Opening Date : 06 / 24 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview.

A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 p.

m. on the stated closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Careers at DHEC : Work that makes a difference!

Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equally

This position is located with the Bureau of Nursing Home and Medical Services / Complaint Management Division.

NOTE : THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXTENSIVE TRAVEL AND / OR OVERNIGHT STAYS.

Manages and supervises the survey / inspection / investigation of state licensed and federally certified facilities and oversees the management of complaints.

To ensure that licensed activities are effectively carried out and comply with standards that provide for the health, safety and well-being of their clients.

Specific duties include :

Conducts inspections, surveys, and investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and / or applicants. Evaluates the activities to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively.

Applies extensive knowledge of nursing techniques and patient care planning to evaluate quality of care. Identifies all conditions that do not meet standards.

Advises personnel administering activities and services to develop a plan of correction to remedy deficiencies, prevent their reoccurrence, and improve overall quality control and compliance with standards.

Completes written reports of deficiencies and submits all reports of findings and required documentation in a timely manner.

Ensures that all files pertaining to a survey are secured in accordance with HIPAA and in adherence to federal and state laws.

Meets deadlines on written correspondence, documentation, and data entry. Abides by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and / or federal resources.

Serves as team leader to a survey team when requested and / or on a rotating basis.

Conducts pre-survey / inspection / investigation team meetings, reviews of survey findings, entrance and exit interviews, travel arrangements, and directions to survey team when serving as team leader.

Represents team as the spokesperson or liaison for surveys when needed. Must be knowledgeable of all applicable regulations, and policies and procedures.

Performs other duties when asked, including but not limited to attending local and regional meetings with DHEC staff and external organizations as needed.

Assists with training of staff and participates in hearings and trials.

Participates in disaster preparedness tasks as outlined in the DHEC plan during hazardous weather or state of emergency and reporting to duty and / or being on call on a 24-hour basis when a disaster event occurs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.

Must be able to accommodate roundtrip for up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and to accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week.

Work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, holidays, and able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed.

Ability to bend, stoop, lift and carry up to 50 pounds to a distance and / or height of up to 20 feet. Must pass and become SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified.

This certification will provide a 5% salary increase.

Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of your transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a related field.

A master's degree in Nursing; or bachelor's degree in Nursing with two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse;

or associate degree or diploma in Nursing with four (4) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Clinical experience in a Long-Term Care Facility.

Reside 50 miles of Columbia.

Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD : If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

EEO : SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce.

SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes :

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse,

and Children

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

15 days sick leave per year

Paid Parental Leave

13 paid holidays State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Long-Term Care Division / Bureau of Community Care.

The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment.

Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options;

and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.

For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10 year driving record.

I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

Are you a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of SC?

Are you SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified?

Are you able to travel overnight and occasionally out of state?

Are you able to work occasional weekends and / or holidays?

In this position, some workdays may exceed eight (8) hours. Are you able to accommodate this need?

Do you reside 50 miles of Columbia?

Do you have clinical experience in a Long-Term Care Facility

Would you be willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $77,273 - $80,000?

Are you a current or former SCDHEC employee?

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