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Posted: February 23, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Healthcare Facility Training Registered Nurse - 61151016

State of South Carolina

SCDPH-Healthcare Quality

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$80,591 - $81,738

per year

Closes

March 9, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves training healthcare quality staff and facility workers across South Carolina on regulations, inspection processes, and medical care standards, while also helping with inspections and data assessments in nursing homes and other facilities.

A good fit would be a registered nurse with strong teaching skills, experience in healthcare compliance, and the ability to travel and respond to emergencies.

The job supports public health by ensuring high-quality care in regulated settings.

Key Requirements

  • Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
  • Ability to achieve and maintain CMS Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) / Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Basic Training Certification
  • Thorough knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and survey processes
  • Experience in nursing standards of practice, including medication administration and patient observation
  • Proficiency in training development, including materials, manuals, and guidelines
  • Willingness to participate in disaster preparedness, 24-hour emergency duty, and travel throughout South Carolina

Full Job Description

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Serves as the Healthcare Quality Training Nurse responsible for providing internal (Healthcare Quality staff) and external (staff at healthcare facilities regulated by Healthcare Quality) training throughout the state of South Carolina.

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations survey process to instruct staff on how to interpret state and federal regulations. Facilitates training for Healthcare Quality inspectors and investigators with a focus on medical issues identified within healthcare facilities regulated by Healthcare Quality, inspection and survey processes and procedures, as well as the ability to interpret and identify concerns related to medical issues. Trains and assists facilities with the completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDS). Conducts routine training on an ongoing basis throughout the deputy area. Develops training materials, manuals, and guidelines in collaboration with Healthcare Quality's Training Manager.

Conducts and assist federal and state facility inspections for all facility types regulated by Healthcare Quality. Maintains an up to date, working knowledge of nursing standards of practice (medication pass, observation of treatment/care provided). Assist the Nursing Homes Section and Acute Care Section of Healthcare Quality as requested.

Performs all other duties as assigned, including participating in disaster preparedness and responses. Designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

Requirements


State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements:

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


Must be able to achieve and maintain Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) / Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Basic Training Certification.

Additional Information


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.

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.

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.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

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.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

  • 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, spouses, 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/25/2026

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