Healthcare Quality Licensed Practical Nurse Inspector/Investigator-61009073
State of South Carolina
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Healthcare Facility Supervisor Inspector/Investigator-61160700
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-Healthcare Quality
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$62,577 - $64,000
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team to inspect and investigate healthcare facilities across South Carolina, ensuring they follow state and federal rules for quality and safety.
You'll supervise staff, report to directors, and handle emergencies, including travel and on-call duties.
It's a good fit for someone with healthcare or public health experience who enjoys leadership, problem-solving, and fieldwork in a mission-driven environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or related field
- Four years of relevant program experience in healthcare or public health
- Two years of supervisory or management experience
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively (up to 400 miles, 3-4 nights per week)
- Ability to obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT), Quality Indicators Survey (QIS), or CMS Basic qualifications (SMQT provides 5% salary increase)
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs over 20 feet and work over 8 hours per day when needed
- Designated essential employee, available for 24-hour duty during emergencies
Full Job Description
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Responsible for conducting inspections/surveys/investigations and ensuring that the activities and services are in compliance with standards.
Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with agency policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement and a safe, professional, and productive work environment for all employees. Evaluates State and Federal licensed activities and services as well as applicants for licensure to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively.
Primary link between field staff and Division Director. Provides summary reports to Division Director as needed, consults with support managers to obtain facility information, and represents the Division in the absence of the Division Director. Promotes implementation of DPH's strategic plan. Performs other duties as necessary, consults with resource professionals/administrators; prepares for and presents evidence in hearings/trials; participates in disaster preparedness response, and is designated an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during emergency.
Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with agency policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement and a safe, professional, and productive work environment for all employees. Evaluates State and Federal licensed activities and services as well as applicants for licensure to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively.
Primary link between field staff and Division Director. Provides summary reports to Division Director as needed, consults with support managers to obtain facility information, and represents the Division in the absence of the Division Director. Promotes implementation of DPH's strategic plan. Performs other duties as necessary, consults with resource professionals/administrators; prepares for and presents evidence in hearings/trials; participates in disaster preparedness response, and is designated an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during emergency.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must have or be able to attain Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT)/Quality Indicators Survey (QIS)/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Basic qualifications.
Obtaining the SMQT certification will provide a 5% salary increase. Able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed.
Willing to drive round trip up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20lbs to a distance and height of 20 feet. Must have supervisory/management experience.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application.
Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Qualifications
Additional Information
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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