APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,195.52 to
$74,813.04
PAY GRADE: 37
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Registered Nurses in this series conduct inspections of health care facilities and services such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inmate medical care in prisons and transitional living facilities, intermediate care facilities, home health agencies, health care referral agencies, community triage centers, facilities for refractive laser surgery, ambulatory surgical centers, facilities for treatment of irreversible renal disease, independent physician offices, rural health clinics, hospices, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative facilities, outpatient physical therapy facilities, adult day care and group care facilities, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers and half-way houses, obstetrical centers, independent centers for emergency medical care, rehabilitation clinics, occupational and physical therapists, and other facilities and practitioners as directed. Examples of areas for inspection include health care services; policies and procedures regarding admission, discharge, and resident rights; and life safety code compliance.
This position is located with the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance and is based in the Carson City office. Health Facilities Inspectors II-RN's conduct inspections of medical and non-medical health care providers and/or facilities throughout Nevada; complete observations, interviews and record reviews to evaluate compliance with standards, regulations, physician's orders and/or treatment plans; document results and prepare reports of findings; communicate with and educate providers as needed to improve patient outcomes and assure regulatory compliance. This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to facilities throughout Nevada as needed to conduct inspections using a personal vehicle. Must be able to travel outside of Nevada as needed to attend training and/or conferences. This position requires up to 50% of travel time.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, licensure as a Registered Nurse, two years of professional nursing experience involving direct patient care, and one year of professional experience as an inspector or surveyor in a health-related accrediting organization or in a state or federal regulatory compliance program which involved the inspection, licensing, or complaint investigation of health care or child care facilities to determine compliance with state or federal laws and regulations; OR bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, licensure as a Registered Nurse, two years of professional nursing experience involving direct patient care, and two years of professional health administration experience, including supervisory, administrative, inspection or regulatory responsibilities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Health Facilities Inspector I - RN in Nevada State service. |
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A bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience. |
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Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of employment. Out-of-state applicants must have a temporary license issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment. |
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The ability to travel at least 50% of the time is required. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for fingerprinting. |
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Current certification, licensure, or registration by the appropriate licensing board in the State of Nevada is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained as a condition of continuing employment. |
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A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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