What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Consultant/Inspector position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Description
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performs many varied functions for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. OIG has six Divisions, Division of Regulated Child Care, Division of Health Care, Certificate of Need, Division of Kentucky Health Information Exchange, Division of Telehealth and the Division of Audits and Investigations. These Divisions cover a wide variety of job tasks and duties in varied settings throughout Kentucky, which include inspecting and licensing childcare and healthcare facilities and services, and conducting investigations of complaints in those facilities, as well as conducting Medicaid fraud and other types of complaints for the Cabinet.
The Nurse Consultant Inspector (NCI) conducts inspections of healthcare facilities and services for licensure and certification purposes. As an NCI, you would conduct licensure, certification, re-licensure inspections as part of a survey team. Investigate complaints of regulatory violations in healthcare facilities. Create comprehensive written correspondence, including statement of deficiencies, detailing findings of non- compliance. Interpret and apply regulations and follow Division/Regional guidelines, policies, and procedures through the survey process.
This position does require extensive in-state travel, weekends and overnight stays depending on the type of survey and the location of the facility being inspected. It also requires the physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751 http://www.kbn.ky.gov/ Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work typically is spent in contact with providers and clients outside the organizational unit. May work in homes and neighborhoods in "at risk communities" for violence and drug abuse.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performs many varied functions for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. OIG has six Divisions, Division of Regulated Child Care, Division of Health Care, Certificate of Need, Division of Kentucky Health Information Exchange, Division of Telehealth and the Division of Audits and Investigations. These Divisions cover a wide variety of job tasks and duties in varied settings throughout Kentucky, which include inspecting and licensing childcare and healthcare facilities and services, and conducting investigations of complaints in those facilities, as well as conducting Medicaid fraud and other types of complaints for the Cabinet.
The Nurse Consultant Inspector (NCI) conducts inspections of healthcare facilities and services for licensure and certification purposes. As an NCI, you would conduct licensure, certification, re-licensure inspections as part of a survey team. Investigate complaints of regulatory violations in healthcare facilities. Create comprehensive written correspondence, including statement of deficiencies, detailing findings of non- compliance. Interpret and apply regulations and follow Division/Regional guidelines, policies, and procedures through the survey process.
This position does require extensive in-state travel, weekends and overnight stays depending on the type of survey and the location of the facility being inspected. It also requires the physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Conduct licensure, certification, re-licensure inspections on a survey team.
- Investigate complaints of regulatory violations in healthcare facilities.
- Create comprehensive written correspondence, including Statement of Deficiencies and other reports clearly and concisely using various software applications, detailing findings of non-compliance in healthcare facilities and descriptions of information gathered.
- Determines compliance through interpretation of regulations and following State and Federal Regulations, Division/Regional guidelines, policies, and procedures in the process.
- Provides technical assistance and interpretation to other staff and Providers.
- Participate in conferences, webinars, and other types of training to improve knowledge and skills related to regulation of healthcare facilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
- Ability to be flexible with work schedules, work assignments, and overtime needs.
- A Registered Nurse with a current, active Kentucky nursing license and at least 4 years of experience working in the healthcare field.
- Excellent writing and speaking skills.
- Proficiency with use of computers, tablets, smart phones for daily tasks.
- Physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.
- Prefer applicants who are SMQT Certified.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53751 http://www.kbn.ky.gov/ Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work typically is spent in contact with providers and clients outside the organizational unit. May work in homes and neighborhoods in "at risk communities" for violence and drug abuse.
Salary : $50,760 - $76,142
