HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR III

HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR III Print ( Apply ufeff HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR III Salary $92,175.36 - $124,214.16 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number PH5704C Department PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date 08/07/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: PH5704C FIRST DAY OF FILING: Friday, August 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. DEFINITION: Provides the first level of supervision to a field staff responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations; or performs administrative staff assignments in licensing, enforcement and training services. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class perform one of the following types of assignments: Incumbents exercise full supervisory authority in both technical and administrative matters over a staff of Health Facilities Evaluators. Although incumbents may occasionally perform surveys in problem cases, their primary role involves expediting the work of subordinates through careful planning, organization and assignment of work in addition to training and evaluating personnel in their unit and effectively recommending the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary problems. Other positions are assigned such functions as: review and analysis of State, Federal and local legislation and regulations that pertain to hospitals, skilled nursing and related health care skilled nursing facilities; planning, developing and implementing automated systems. One position provides first level technical and administrative supervision to the complaint or advanced-level appeals unit. Essential Job Functions + Supervises the activities of all Health Facilities Evaluators assigned to either a District Office or training by planning, assigning and reviewing work, both administratively and in the field; evaluating performance by determining effectiveness in enforcing applicable standards and regulations; counseling Evaluators for purposes of improving performance and productivity, adjusting grievances, and, recommending disciplinary action. + Interprets, clarifies, and resolves field surveillance problems relating to State, Federal and local regulations pertaining to eligibility for participation in State and Federal health care programs as well as licensing and certification requirements. + Resolves problems arising from surveys disputed by facility management by reviewing the original survey report, reviewing areas in contention, obtaining evaluations by staff consultants, preparing reports and recommending enforcement or other legal actions. + Conducts informal office conferences with licensees in order to formulate prompt and effective mechanisms for the resolution of problems affecting the health, safety and welfare of patients. + Evaluates facility records and other evidence and recommends enforcement proceedings such as criminal prosecutions, citations, injunctions, decertification or the revocation of facility licenses in accordance with established policies and procedures. + Reviews and evaluates team effectiveness and takes necessary steps to assure that current laws, regulations, policies and procedures are consistently followed. + Reviews, evaluates, and signs correspondence concerning violations and compliance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations. + Plans and provides in-service training through the development of training programs and workshops in cooperation with State and Federal training coordinators. + Reviews, evaluates, and recommends changes to plans and proposals for new construction of, or for changes and alterations to, health care facilities. + Maintains production records and statistical data to aid in monitoring activities of subordinate staff. + Presides at District staff and training meetings and quarterly provider group meetings. + Conducts special internal and external studies, analyzing issues, recommending solutions and assisting in the implementation of approved changes. + Meets with community groups regarding Division functions and the regulation process, as needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years' experience at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator I or higher. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing -OR- a certificate or pocket license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II u2013 Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Experience at the level of a Health Facility Evaluator I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: surveys hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities, to enforce Federal, State and local licensing and quality of care regulations. Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the Registered Nurse License. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Minimum Requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to () . within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. CERTIFICATE INFORMATION: You MUST submit a legible copy of the required certificate or the pocket license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health with your application or within 15 calendar days of application submission to () . Failure to submit the required certificate within the given time frame will result in your application being REJECTED as INCOMPLETE. For information on how to obtain the certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the California Department of Public Health, click on the link below or call (916) 449-5662: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the

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