HEALTH FACILITIES INSPECTOR 2 - RN

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance has vacancies for Health Facility Inspectors in our Las Vegas office. Registered sanitarians, dieticians, social workers, pharmacists, and other allied professionals are encouraged to apply and use their skills to ensure the public's safety in Nevada's health care facilities. The Health Facility Inspector II position will conduct on-site or off-site surveys for regulatory compliance with state licensure, federal certification, and complaint investigations throughout Nevada. Inspections are conducted individually or as part of a team. Previous health care experience is preferred. The inspector role requires the individual to: Inspect healthcare facilities for compliance with infection control regulations, which may require the inspector to enter facilities with infectious diseases and be able to comfortably wear a fit tested mask (N-95) for long periods and any other appropriate personal protective equipment. Evaluate compliance with standards, state and federal statutes or regulations through the inspection process utilizing record review, interviews, and observations. Complete all required inspection activities, documentation and follow-up documents required to complete the inspection process in accordance with regulations, statutes, and policies and procedures as applicable, within a defined deadline through paperwork and data entry. The chosen incumbent must successfully obtain qualification by passing an examination, Surveyor Minimum Qualification (SMQT), within the first year of employment. Three years of recent direct care experience in a critical care setting (ER, ICU, NICU, PACU, PICU) preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For purposes of initial licensing or ongoing regulatory compliance, 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.

Essential Qualifications

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, one year 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 federal or State regulatory compliance program which involved the inspection, licensing, or complaint investigation of health care or child care facilities to determine compliance with federal or State laws and regulations; OR Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, one year of professional nursing experience involving direct patient care, and one year of professional health administration experience which involved regulatory, inspection or quality assurance responsibilities; OR one year of experience as a Health Facilities Inspector 1 - RN in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Conduct inspections of assigned facilities independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary or multi-agency team through review of records, interviews, and observations to evaluate compliance with federal and/or State laws and regulations pertaining to licensure, permitting, certification, Medicare and/or Medicaid.

Apply clinical knowledge in determining appropriateness of patient assessment and care in hospital, skilled nursing, home health care, and other settings; review patient charts and laboratory reports; observe procedures such as wound care and medication administration; conduct education and training programs for providers; initiate referrals to professional licensing boards if necessary for problem resolution.

Participate in initial meetings with facility owners, administrators, professional staff, legal representatives and/or consultants to explain the inspection process and statutory and regulatory requirements, solicit cooperation, and obtain access to the information needed to complete the inspection.

Review facility policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, patient medical records, and infection control measures to determine whether medical care and dietary and social services are being provided in accordance with applicable standards, physicians’ orders, treatment plans, and assessments of residents’ mental and physical condition.

Review facility profit and loss and other financial statements, operational records, resident agreements and related documents to ensure quality business practices in areas such as contracts, admissions, trust accounts, general ledgers, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Inspect the physical plant by touring the facility, verifying room and bed numbers and reconciling with license applications and architectural drawings; note deficiencies in applying construction standards; evaluate environmental conditions relating to safety and sanitation; review fire and other emergency plans.

Review architectural drawings/plans to ensure compliance with State construction standards for facilities and life safety code standards; communicate final determinations to facilities and contractors.

Summarize findings, including identification of violations, for presentation to the facility administrator during the exit interview; prepare a formal report detailing the results of the inspection; make recommendations to CMS concerning continued certification status; recommend enforcement actions and assist in the preparation of sanction notices and related documents.

Review and approve facility plans for correcting deficiencies; conduct informal dispute resolution meetings and review allegations or findings of noncompliance; coordinate joint inspections or meetings and collaborate with other regulatory or advocacy agencies for the protection of public health and safety.

Investigate and resolve complaints against facilities by determining whether a problem exists, responding to the complainant, and taking or recommending appropriate action.

Provide information to health care administrators and personnel and assist them in interpreting and meeting federal and Stateregulations and statutes; prepare and conduct formal provider training seminars on regulatory issues and new techniques for provision of medical and infection control services.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: regulatory and compliance processes; interpersonal relationships and team building techniques; principles of health care delivery systems; health care terminology; past and present medical practices used in health care facilities for various populations, including geriatric and developmentally disabled; federal and State laws for licensing and certification of health facilities; investigative methods appropriate to regulatory compliance functions.

General knowledge of: basic human anatomy and physiology.

Ability to: identify areas of noncompliance with regulations; identify deficiencies related to health and safety; participate, as an inspection team member, in developing lists of deficiencies and evaluating plans for correction; interpret and apply rules, regulations, procedures and standards governing health care facility inspection and licensure; understand medical abbreviations and notes in facility documentation;produce clear, concise, accurate and well-organized documents and reports pertaining to observations and facts from inspections, with correct grammar and suitability for legal and administrative proceedings; provide guidance to new Inspectors and inform providers and the public about inspection procedures and requirements; identify and secure information necessary to conduct a thorough review; make independent decisions based on professional judgment; respond appropriately in hostile situations; recognize indications of patient/resident illness or abnormality; evaluate laboratory proficiency to ensure accuracy of results; identify possible abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property of recipients of health care.

Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheeha@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 3/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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