HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR, NURSING / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Full Job Description

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected.

We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use.

If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing.

DEFINITION:
Surveys, investigates and inspects hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities to enforce Federal, State and local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing.

Requirements

• Conducts surveys of hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and other providers in accordance with State, Federal and local laws, regulations and departmental guidelines relating to patient care, physician, nursing, diagnostic and treatment services, dietary, pharmaceutical, medical records, social services, administrative management, and ethical practices such as handling patients' personal funds.
• Conducts surveys by visiting the facility, interviewing patients, evaluating the adequacy of patient care through direct observation, inspecting the physical premises, reviewing patient and staff personnel records, and requesting and evaluating reports prepared by request to consultants available at the County or State level where an in-depth analysis by expert is necessary.
• Makes detailed inspections and evaluations in each patient care area such as evaluating the nursing service as to the identification of each person's care needs based on initial written and continuing assessment by all health care professionals involved in the patient's care and treatment.
• Reviews the administration of treatments and medications by all health care professionals.
• Reviews the adequacy and training of nursing personnel and other ancillary health care staff.
• Evaluates the adequacy of all patient care services provided to patients.
• Reviews the organization of health care facilities to determine whether the structure of the organization allows for proper deployment of staff to handle all routine and emergency needs.
• Reviews adequacy of diet administration.
• Evaluates the adequacy and scope of rehabilitative nursing services.
• Reviews and evaluates the scope of psycho-social services provided to patients.
• Reviews the completeness and appropriateness of medical record documentation.
• Evaluates the ability of the administrator to handle the accountability and responsibility of running a health care facility.
• Serves as an expert witness in all State, Federal or local criminal or civil actions against health care facilities and testifies as to the adequacy of services available to patients.
• Analyzes survey data and recommends approval or disapproval of license and certification of health care facilities and other providers in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Provides advice to facility administrators regarding deficiencies and recommends needed improvements in facility practices to ensure conformity with governmental regulations.
• Makes investigations of health care facilities based upon complaints or on suspected violations of public health laws, and initiates action to secure compliance by gathering evidence against violators, preparing reports and testifying in court, at hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Issues citations subject to civil penalties in accordance with appropriate statutory and regulatory provisions.
• Makes investigations at other than normal business hours, by adjusting working hours, and is on call for emergencies.
• Coordinates personnel when conducting team surveys or during facility evaluations for the purpose of achieving correction of major deficiencies, decertification actions or revocation of health facility license.
• Participates in in-service training programs related to various aspects of health facilities and patient care evaluation.
• Participates in the training of Health Facilities Evaluator Trainees.

Qualifications

OPTION II: One (1) year of experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator Trainee***.

Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed.

Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Requirements to Qualify.

Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.

Out-of-Country experience will not be considered to meet the requirements.

The required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted.

Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing your application online sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.

Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

***To qualify under this option, you must hold or have held the payroll title of Health Facilities Evaluator Trainee.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

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ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.