Registered Nurse, Health Care Facility Inspector, West Region

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Division of Health Care Facilities Licensure and Certification (DHCFLC) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to conduct comprehensive inspections of health care facilities in the Western Regions of the Commonwealth.

Ideal candidate will have experience working in a health care setting (preferably skilled nursing facilities) as well as an understanding of regulations and policies that apply to health care facilities in Massachusetts. The candidate will need access to reliable transportation as this is a field-based position with extensive travel statewide with the majority being in the Western Regions of the Commonwealth, as well as occasional travel into the Division’s main office in Marlborough.

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Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Inspects and surveys Health Care Facilities for regulatory compliance and to determine compliance with rules and regulations for certification and licensure.

• Investigates complaints received by the agency relating to patient care and patient rights, and documents findings gathered during inspections.

• Drafts reports on facilities and services relative to compliance with federal requirements and state regulations (based on on-site inspections and document reviews).

• Evaluates plans of correction submitted from health care facilities and conducts follow-up visits to determine ongoing compliance regulations for certification and licensure.

• Organizes and assists in Department orientations, in-service training programs, and provider training/workshops.

Required Qualifications:

• Actively licensed Massachusetts registered nurse with 3 years of professional experience working as a registered nurse in a healthcare facility.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and health care administration.

• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations concerning healthcare facility licensure and certification.

• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including agency officials, staff associates, other employees, providers, vendors, and health care administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the factors, trends, and problems in providing health care services to client groups such as the elderly, children, and mentally, physically, and/or emotionally disabled.

• At least 5 years' experience in the nursing profession, in addition to basic investigative skills.

• General knowledge of state and federal regulations related to skilled nursing facilities and other health care facilities.

• Skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and decision-making to achieve objectives.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the capacity to demonstrate strong interpersonal, interviewing, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.