Healthcare Quality Licensed Practical Nurse Inspector/Investigator-61009073

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Responsible for triaging complaints, incident/accident reports, facility reported incidents and conducting inspections/surveys/investigations and ensuring that the activities and services are in compliance with standards for licensed and certified facilities

Responsible for complaint and accident/incident intake and closure; manages the distribution of complaints to the state and federal programs; reviews Plans of Corrections (POCs); follows up with facilities that did not submit adequate POCs; prepares Department correspondence to facilities; and reviews Reports of Visit for accuracy and completeness. Conducts inspections/surveys/investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and/or applicants. Completes written reports of deficiencies and submits all reports of findings and required documentation in a timely manner.
 
Serves as team leader to a survey team when requested and/or on a rotating basis. Abides by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and/or federal resources. Performs other duties when asked, including but not limited to: attends local and regional meetings with DPH staff and external organizations as needed; assists with training of staff; participates in hearings and trials. Participates in disaster preparedness tasks as outlined in the DPH plan during hazardous weather or state of emergency and reporting to duty and/or being on call on a 24-hour basis when a disaster event occurs.

State Minimum Requirements: Successful completion of an approved nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from an approved nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: A licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. Must be able to accommodate roundtrip for up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and to accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week. Work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, holidays, and able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed. Ability to bend, stoop, lift and carry up to 50 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet. Must pass and become Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) certified. This certification will provide a 5% salary increase.
 

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. 

At least two (2) years of related work experience. Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) certified. 

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation.  A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. 

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. 

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.