Health Compliance Inspector - Home And Community Services.

Department Information

Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division - Home and Community Services Programs

This position is only open to current Colorado state residents.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
• Medical and dental health plans
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• A variety of employee resource groups
• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/

Description of Job

About The Work Unit

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of health care facilities and services in Colorado, numbering approximately 3,200 facilities, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated trauma centers, long term care facilities, and many other specific types of health care services. The division licenses, recommends certification and conducts routine surveys (sampling inspections) for healthcare facilities and consumer services; provides consumer safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education programs and certifies EMS providers; and licenses all air ambulance services

operating within the state.

This work unit exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/residents of health care facilities in the state of Colorado, by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers, utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities.

Duties Of The Position

• Writes statements of deficiencies, identifying areas of non-compliance with federal and state requirements based on survey/investigation results.
• Acts as resource, educator, and interpreter of regulations for service providers and consumers, based upon established guidelines, policies and procedures
• Uses experience, training and judgment in evaluating and applying statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures on a case-by-case, item-by-item basis for facility compliance/violation.
• This position is staffed by professionals who work independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess the care, treatment and quality of life provided by various health facilities through observations, interviews, and record review.
• Reviews self-reported occurrences and incidents of serious deficiencies and assesses whether certified and/or licensed health facilities intervened appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

Education & Experience

Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position such as health or public administration, public health, nursing, etc.

AND

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, nursing, or closely related field of study.

OR

Experience

Six (6) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position such as health or public administration, public health, nursing, etc.

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted.
Substitutions
Additional appropriate experience with a home care, hospice, or specialized healthcare agency will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Please include copies of your unofficial transcripts if you are using education to substitute for years of experience.

Cover Letter Required
Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.
Conditions Of Employment

• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time including climbing multiple flights of stairs.
• Be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
• Must be able to hold a tablet computer in a standing position.
• In compliance with a State Board of Health rule, all Compliance Inspectors must be able to prove that they have been vaccinated against influenza each year or agree to wear masks, gowns or other protective gear when in contact with staff residents/patients of facilities/services regulated by this division.
• Must be willing to work occasional evening, night, weekend, or holidays depending upon circumstances of survey or complaint.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45lbs. of equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to perform annual fit testing for N-95 masks, as well as complete annual training on donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be willing to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided).
• A pre-employment background check
• Must be vaccinated against COVID19. *See note below
• Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility/agency premises. *See exemption note below
• Once employed in this position, must successfully complete and apply all required surveyor training (unless training is unavailable) within the first six (6) months of service.
• Must be proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field.
• Be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place
• Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles. *conditions apply
• Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 75% of the time.

Effective September 20, 2021, this position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination upon hire. Please do not provide attestation or vaccination documentation with your application. Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.
Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Preferred And Essential Competencies
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities listed below are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate.

• Ability to perform the physical demands of this active position.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate treatment plans.
• Critical Thinking skills with the ability to analyze facts, evidence, precedents and arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Interpersonal and Conflict Management Skills- Displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern; develops and maintains effective relationships; deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed; effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way; does not avoid conflict when it can produce better solutions.
• Knowledge of the clinical operations of hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and dialysis centers if applying for the (Acute Care Program) knowledge of the clinical operations of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities if applying for the Nursing Facilities Program, and/or knowledge of the clinical and nonclinical operations of community based programs, such as home care or hospice.
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical evidence and observe, record, and interpret information.
• Thoroughness when performing work and conscientiousness in attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze the information and reach logical well supported conclusions.
• Ability to determine whether the delivery of nursing care is in accordance with professional standards of practice and relevant state and federal requirements.
• Ability to assess consumer care, treatment and quality of care and life as provided by health care facilities through observations, interviews, and record review.
• Model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness and respect for individuals.
• Experience and ability to write factually accurate, clear, concise and professional reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Has knowledge of and effectively applies the concepts, principles, theories and methods of the professional specialty area of registered nursing.
• Ability to gather relevant information; identify and analyze problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions.
• Proficiency in fundamental computer skills such as navigating operating systems, using basic software applications, and communicating through email is required.

APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, If you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.