Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (HFEN) -Training Program Evaluator Nurse

Classification/Working Title: Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (Training Program Evaluator Nurse)

Final Filing Date: August 16, 2023

Job Description

Appointees will also receive a $200/month recruitment and retention pay differential.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by conducting evaluations, surveys, and investigations of Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Certified Hemodialysis Technician training programs, continuing education programs, and instructor qualifications to ensure that these programs conform with state and federal licensing laws, rules, and regulations.

Local and statewide travel will be required and may require overnight stays, evening, or weekend surveys. While traveling on state business, the incumbent must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. Incumbent will travel and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment according to guidance requirements, such as: Mask, gown, gloves, safety glasses or face shield during site visits to health care facilities.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Facilities Evaluator Manager I.

Duty Statement

Reviews, evaluates, and provides written determinations and methods of corrections, as necessary, for initial and renewal training program application packages for pre-certification, orientation, in-service, and continuing education training programs conducted by health facilities, agencies, public education programs and private schools. Uses state, federal and other databases to research and update training programs. Reviews findings from federal certification surveys of long-term health care facilities and home health agencies to determine if the outcome of the certification survey disqualifies the facility/agency from providing training or contracting with other approved training programs as a clinical training site and notifies facilities and training programs of two-year training bans.

Conducts in-depth surveys investigations of training programs using CDPH principles of investigation to determine compliance with state licensing and federal certification requirements. Conducts and documents interviews with training program staff and other relevant personnel. Requests and reviews program files for relevant program information, documenting necessary information for regulatory and legal action while ensuring training program and student confidentiality. Independently, or as part of a team, determines training programs’ compliance with state and federal laws and regulations based on observations, interviews and record reviews. Conducts post-survey activities including reviewing training program plans of corrections. Conducts follow-up visits at training programs and desk reviews in order to verify that the training programs corrected cited deficiencies. Prepares written comprehensive reports of findings including conclusions and recommendations and prepares written statements of deficiencies using CDPH principles of documentation.

A copy of the official duty statement may be located here. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=368269

How to Apply

1. Create a CalCareer account. This is a free database that allows you to create an account, load your resume and apply for positions. https://jobs.ca.gov/

2. Take the Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse Exam that can be located with the link below or through the portal.

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=6PB64

3. Apply for the Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse position through the CalCareer portal based on desired location:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=368269

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions below at end of Posting.* Any applications received that _do not provide_ a written response to the SQ_ will not *_be scored/reviewed.

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Instructions

The written response must be typed, single spaced, Arial font, no less than 12 point, and no more than two (2) pages in length. Answers must be provided for each question separately with responses numbered to correspond to each question. Only those applicants who submit a SQ that comply with these instructions will be considered.

1. Describe in detail how your experience, educational background, and qualifications have prepared you for this position.

2. Describe a time when you had to resolve a situation for which there was not clear policy. How did you determine the best approach to resolve the situation?

3. What tools/methods do you use to determine workload priorities?

4. Please describe your experience working with statutes and regulations.

PAY AND BENEFITS
Pay: $6,476 – $8,504 per month

Benefits: Work life balance with flexible telework options, Alternate Work Week available, Paid time off including: holidays, annual/sick leave, professional development days, personal days, disability leave and more, Travel Reimbursement, medical, dental and vision benefits (with cash options), generous defined-benefit pension, retiree Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program Benefits including CalHR Wellness Discounts, 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus), Commute Program, Life Insurance/Death Benefits Options, ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan Options, Group Legal Services Insurance Plan Options.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,476.00 - $8,504.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Nursing License in the state of California (Required)

Work Location: On the road