Nurse Consultant RN

Nurse Consultant RN, Acute Services Care - HFEMS FAA02056
Department Information Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Department - Acute Care RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: This position is only open to current Colorado residents at the time of applying. CLASS CODE & CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION: Nurse Consultant (C7E1XX) Be BOLD and make a real difference Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Employee wellness programs and facilities Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and A variety of employee resource groups We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: Description of Job The Work Unit: The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of health care facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated trauma centers, long term care facilities, and many other specific types of health care services. The division licenses, certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education programs and certifies EMS providers, designates trauma centers and licenses all air ambulance services operating within the state of Colorado. The acute care section exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/of health care facilities in the state of Colorado, by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers, utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities. Survey in Acute Care facilities: Acute Hospitals, Long Term Acute Care Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Clinics, Birth Centers, Community Clinics, Community Clinics with Emergency Centers, Free Standing Emergency Departments, End Stage Renal Disease Clinics, and Ambulatory Surgical Centers. Summary of Position: This position serves as an expert within the acute care program who works independently or as a team leader to assess the care, treatment and quality of care provided by acute care health care facilities through observations, interviews, and record review. This position must have specialized clinical experience. Uses expertise, training and clinical judgment in evaluating evidence and determining if statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures on a case-by-case, item-by-item basis for facility compliance/violation. This requires a higher level of evaluative critical thinking and decision making. This position reflects a high level of autonomy, critical thinking skills, flexibility and dedicated diligence to complete the work required. Duties of Position: On an unannounced basis, independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team, determines whether the entity is operating in compliance with applicable statutes/regulations. Demonstrates advanced skills and knowledge in investigative interviewing on complex topics found during survey. Creates structure and demonstrates foresight for the survey process. Assesses and evaluates health care facility quality of care, services, and treatment of the patients as well as facility practices through observations, record review, as well as interviews with patients, family members, staff, and outside agency and medical professionals. Demonstrates advanced nursing skills and knowledge in investigative interviewing on complex medical topics found during survey. Creates structure and demonstrates foresight for the survey process. Writes clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on analysis of the documented findings and extensive knowledge of clinical practice, laws, regulations and guidelines as set forth in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and State regulations, Principles of Documentation, and program-specific protocols, policies and procedures, as applicable. Executes the survey/investigation plan to ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. Collects data through observation, interviews with staff and patients/residents; reviews care and other facility records. Analyzes data and determines whether or not complaint allegation(s) is/are substantiated and resulted in deficient practice by the facility. Prepares findings and conclusions that are clear and concise. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications, must meet one of the following options below: Option 1, Experience: Nine (9) years of professional nursing experience in a critical care or specialized setting or equivalent along with training, mentoring or work lead level experience required AND Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). OR Option 2, Experience & Education: Five (5) years of professional nursing experience in a critical care or specialized setting or equivalent along with training, mentoring or work lead level experience required AND Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Biology, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other closely related field. AND Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). OR Option 3, Advanced Education: Three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a critical care or specialized setting or equivalent along with training, mentoring or work lead level experience required AND Master's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Biology, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other closely related field. AND Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Conditions of Employment: A pre-employment background check Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be required to take a nursing assessment before the interview stage. The assessment will consist of nursing experience and situational questions to determine your experience and knowledge. Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 75% of the time. Some overnight travel may be required. Active, unrestricted RN license is required Must be willing to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided). In compliance with a State Board of Health rule, all Compliance Inspectors must be able to prove that they have been vaccinated against influenza each year or agree to wear masks, gowns or other protective gear when in contact with staff residents/patients of facilities/services regulated by this division. Be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place . click apply for full job details