HEALTH FACILITIES PROGRAM CONSULTANT/GENERALIST SURVEYOR

13-1040 COMPLIANCE OFFICERS-3

#19615

$31.02-$39.68 Hourly

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification has a full time vacancy for Licensing & Evaluation Coordinator.

SUMMARY:

Performs professional and specialized assessments individually and as team-leader of a multi-disciplinary team in a wide range of health facilities including, but not limited to, nursing homes, supported residential health care, residential treatment/rehabilitation, and educational health facilities licensed under RSA 15. Uses specialized knowledge and skills in evaluating the care and treatment provided to patients, investigation, analysis, evidentiary documentation, and technical assistance. Evaluates and determines compliance with applicable state and federal health and safety laws and regulations for the purpose of determining state licensure, Medicare, or Medicaid certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts on-site inspections; analyzes and compiles inspection data and other sources of information relative to licensed and/or certified facilities and providers to evaluate and determine compliance with applicable state and federal licensing laws, regulations, certification standards and program initiatives/plans per RSA 151.

Performs specialized assessments including review and analysis of medical, nursing and other records to assess the effectiveness of treatment regimens and medication logs to assess provider compliance with medication administration standards.

Reviews incident reports and investigates complaints and allegations of non-compliance of licensed and/or federal facilities entities and providers to identify and resolve potential health hazards or substandard conditions.

Prepares compliance and non-compliance reports for service providers based on collected evidence using principles of documentation for legal proceedings. Reviews, approves or disapproves, and monitors service providers' Licensing or Certification corrective action plans or develops directed action plans, and provides on-site professional monitoring of the service providers' ongoing compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Provides consultation and technical assistance to providers in the public and private sector with regard to regulatory requirements and best practices within a designated program area. Provides training and works collaboratively with facilities, entities and providers to ensure they understand the rules, laws and standards and to assist them in maintaining compliance.

Represents the Department and/or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services at administrative hearings and courts cases. Testifies regarding the interpretation of federal and state regulations to support licensure or certification decisions.

Utilizes current department electronic data management and communication systems including but not limited to: Lotus Notes, MS Office, Automated Surveying Processing Environment (ASPEN), laptop computers and tablets.

Assists in the orientation and training of new staff. Reviews and checks their work and assists in their performance evaluations.

Provides assistance in developing and revising rules or agency policy for all licensing categories including but not limited to substance use disorders.

Performs the role of team coordinator when assigned (This assignment will not be required until the employee has successfully passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing, social work, counseling, mental health, geriatrics, substance misuse, education, related therapies or other health care related services field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Four years' experience in nursing, social work, counseling, mental health, geriatrics, substance misuse, education, related therapies or other health care related field. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification:

Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing Education, or proof of registration in a state other than New Hampshire and a temporary permit issued by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing Education at the time of employment pending issuance of a license as a Registered Nurse.

or

Must possess a current license/certification or registration if applicable, issued by the State of New Hampshire, or other acceptable authority, in for example but not limited to Rehab Therapies, Pharmacy, Dietary, or Nursing Home Administration, or proof of license/certification or registration in a state other than New Hampshire in the applicable discipline and a temporary permit issued by the applicable New Hampshire licensing Board.

Must possess a NH drivers license and liability insurance coverage as required by state law.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing and able to travel in and out-of-state, including overnight stays, and attend out-of-state training sessions as assigned.

FOR POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ONLY:

Must be able to satisfactory complete or meet additional training criteria relevant to the assigned program area; such as but not limited to:

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT)

Other provider/supplier types, including non-LTC

PREFERED WORK TRAITS:

Knowledge of Federal and State laws, and rules governing federal, and state programs

Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures

Knowledge of the functions provided by health facilities, hospitals, laboratories and related health service providers

Skill in appraising standards, techniques and procedures regarding health care and residential facilities and services provided

The ability to work with hospital and nursing home administrators, physicians and others regarding State and Federal standards and certification

The ability to work effectively with Federal, State and local governmental authorities to bring about a coordinated program to reach stated objectives

The ability to communicate effectively in oral or written form

The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, health services personnel and the general public

Maintain an appearance appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Lizette Wee Sit, Supervisor IV, Lizette.C.WeeSit@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-271-9638.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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