HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR III

Health Facilities Evaluator III

Salary : $92,175.36 - $124,214.16 Annually. Location : Los Angeles County, CA. Job Type : Full time. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

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.

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.

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.

Special Requirement Information : You must possess and clearly express detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area. Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications : additional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Examination Content : Once we have determined that you meet the requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Eligibility Information : The names of candidates will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.