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.

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THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE:Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, & Ventura Counties.

**Employees appointed to this classification shall receive a Recruitment and Retention Differential of $200 per month.**

The Nurse Surveyor Supervisor I (NSS I) within the Field Operations Training Section supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing first level supervision to out-stationed Nurse Surveyor-Specialty Trainers (NS-Specialty Trainers). The NSS I is responsible for direction and oversight of in-person/virtual/hybrid/field training to educate new and existing field staff in enforcement of licensing and certification standards for health care facilities in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations. The NSS I also directs and oversees training designed to teach staff how to use new technology for accomplishing their work. The NSS I provides direction and oversight of special training projects and events as directed by Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) leadership. The NSS I reviews and assists in the development of statewide training material. The NSS I makes recommendations to facilities based on reports, surveys, and correspondence. The NSS I communicates with the public, CHCQ leadership, and the field District Offices on policy, procedures, and regulatory interpretations and partners with policy on developing updates as needed.  The NSS I is responsible for working together with all the program personnel to assure quality work and performance, in order to achieve established goals and objectives to fulfill the mission of the department.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NURSE SURVEYOR SUPERVISOR I

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• 3-5 years in healthcare quality assurance or regulatory compliance, with supervisory and multi-specialty surveyor experience (CMS QSEP preferred) and successfully passed the SMQT.
• Expertise in Federal/State regulation and survey/complaint investigation including the ability to interpret and apply complience standards.
• Proven leadership in training development and startegic planning, strong communication and cultural competence, and adaptability with analytical skills.

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=506463

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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