Compliance Nurse 2, Specialized Care (00081382)

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians. Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state. DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.

Pay Grade: O The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) is looking for Nurse Surveyors to help inspect healthcare facilities for rules and regulations compliance. Learn more in our campaign video. Minimum requirements include being a Registered Professional Nurse, OR having a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from accredited college or university, AND 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. DCH is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Compliance Nurse 2, Specialized Care Unit with the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. This is a homebased position that will document and conduct on-site surveys and requires statewide travel. Assignments may require up to 90% overnight travel. Occasional weekend and after-hours work may also be required.

The Compliance Nurse 2 under general to limited supervision, conducts on-site surveys of End-Stage Renal Disease Centers (ESRD), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IDD), Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF), and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) that are regulated by the state to determine compliance with applicable state and/or federal rules and regulations. May be asked to cross trained to survey multiple facility types as needed. Surveys are conducted either independently or as a part of a multi-disciplinary team using both an automated and a written survey process to review the quality of nursing care delivered in federal and licensed End-Stage Renal Disease Centers (ESRD), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IDD), Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF), and Rural Health Clinics (RHC). Additionally, this position performs the following: Reviews, monitors and ensures compliance with the Specialized Care program's policies and procedures. Evaluates highly complex medical situations and prepares survey documents under strict deadlines. Responsible for overseeing the evaluation of the quality of nursing care delivered in End-Stage Renal Disease Centers (ESRD), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IDD), Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) facilities, and Rural Health Clinics (RHC). Plans and organizes the survey according to the facility's services, size and compliance history. Gathers data to determine compliance with applicable guidelines through on-site interviews with facility staff and/or clients, observation of procedures, inspection of environment and/or equipment, and review of applicable records. Compiles report of findings and deficiencies with appropriate evidence to support deficiency. May recommend adverse actions if appropriate and may communicate initial findings to the facility. During a follow-up survey, reviews and assesses a facility's compliance with a Plan of Correction and timeliness of corrective actions. Focuses survey in response to the priority of client's needs and/or complaints, and as findings emerge, changes survey focus accordingly. Coordinates activities with appropriate agencies. May assist in providing training and guidance to newly employed surveyors. Expected to remain current on both federal and state requirements for End-Stage Renal Disease Centers (ESRD), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IDD), Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF), and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) through regular training and review of materials. May serve as team lead worker. Other duties as assigned.