Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

*The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.*

* CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. *

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Orange, Riverside, Sonoma, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Ventura, and Los Angeles.

This job announcement is a re-posting. If you have already applied you do not need to re-apply, we have your application on  file.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting quality of care and quality of life for residents, clients and patients in long-term health care facilities by assisting providers with questions to support compliance with all laws and regulations; responding to inquiries from licensed or certified healthcare providers to assist the facility in complying with all requirements for licensure and certification; and monitoring and analyzing data on facility performance and quality of care. 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NURSE CONSULTANT I

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=486486

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

About California Department of Public Health

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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