Healthcare Quality Licensed Practical Nurse Inspector/Investigator-61009073
State of South Carolina
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Healthcare Quality Inspector/Investigator - 61160699
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-Healthcare Quality
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$52,147 - $54,000
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves visiting healthcare facilities to check if they follow rules and standards, investigating any problems, and helping them fix issues to improve care quality.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in healthcare or inspections, who is comfortable traveling often and working flexible hours.
It suits people who enjoy teamwork, clear communication, and making sure services are safe and compliant.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma with relevant program experience
- Valid driver's license
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer software
- Exceptional attention to detail and cultural competence
- Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations
- Ability to travel extensively (up to 400 miles, overnight 3-4 nights/week) and work flexible hours including weekends
- Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift/carry 20 pounds up to 20 feet
- Must become SMQT certified (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test)
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.
Conduct inspections/surveys/investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and/or applicant. Evaluate the activities to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively.
Identify all conditions that do not meet standards.
Advise personnel administering activities and services to develop a plan of correction to remedy deficiencies, prevent their reoccurrence, and improve overall quality control and compliance with standards.
Complete written reports of deficiencies and submit all reports of findings and required documentation in a timely manner.
Ensure that all files pertaining to a survey are secured in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and in adherence to federal and state laws.
Meet deadlines on written correspondence, documentation, and data entry.
Abide by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and/or federal resources.
Serve as team leader to a survey team when requested and/or on a rotating basis.
Conduct pre-survey/inspection/investigation team meetings, reviews of survey findings, entrance and exit interviews, travel arrangements, and directions to survey team when serving as team leader.
Represent the team as the spokesperson or liaison for surveys when needed.
Perform other duties when asked, including but not limited to; attend local and regional meetings with DPH staff and external organizations as needed; assist with training of staff; participate in hearings and trials.
Participates in disaster preparedness tasks as outlined in the DPH plan during hazardous weather or state of emergency and reporting to duty and/or being on call on a 24-hour basis when a disaster event occurs.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: A valid driver's license. Must be able to plan and coordinate with others. Comprehend federal and state regulations and laws. Must have excellent writing and oral skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office and applicable computer software programs. Must have exceptional attention to detail. Ability to recognize cultural diversity and incorporate cultural competence principles in all communication with internal and external customers.
Knowledgeable of all applicable regulations and policies/procedures. Must be able to accommodate roundtrip for up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and to accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week. Able to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, holidays, and able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed. Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet. Must be able to become SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified. This certification will provide a 5% salary increase.
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
A bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a related field.
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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