Health Compliance Inspector, Home Care Services - Faa00623 (HP III)

Health Compliance Inspector, Home Care Services

Salary: $66,042.00 Annually

Location: Denver, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FAA00623

Department: Department of Public Health & Environment

Division: Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date: 08/20/2025

Closing Date: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address: 4300 S Cherry Creek Dr Glendale, CO 80246

FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information: samantha.nelson@state.co.us

How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

In addition to working with a great team and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules
• A variety of employee resource groups

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/

Description of Job:

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated trauma centers, long term care facilities, and many other specific types of health care services.

This work unit exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/residents of health care facilities in the state of Colorado by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers, utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities.

Summary of Position:

This position is staffed by professionals who work independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess the care, treatment and quality of life provided by health care agencies through observations, interviews, and record review. Uses experience, training and judgment in evaluating and applying statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures on a case-by-case, item-by-item basis for agency compliance/. Works as the RN required for the survey team, and conducts nursing observations and medication administration, and other tasks as applicable. Reviews occurrences and incidents of serious deficiencies and assesses whether licensed health care agencies intervened appropriately. Writes statements of deficiencies, identifying areas of non-compliance with federal and state requirements based on survey/investigation results. Acts as resource, educator, and interpreter of regulations for service providers and consumers, based upon established guidelines, policies and procedures.

Duties of the Position:

• Assess and evaluate health care facility quality of care, services, and treatment of the residents/patients as well as facility practices through observations, record review, as well as interviews with residents/patients, family members, staff, and outside agency and medical professionals.
• Collects and documents evidence and survey results based upon observations, interviews and record review.
• Analyzes the evidence and survey results in order to determine whether and how the health care facility is out of compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
• Uses judgment and experience in choosing specific regulations to be cited.
• Writes clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on analysis of the documented findings and extensive knowledge of these laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Advises health care facility providers, health care consumers, and other governmental agencies regarding regulatory requirements.
• Investigate complex complaint allegations, analyzes the data gathered during the investigation, determines whether the allegations of regulatory noncompliance are substantiated and, if substantiated, determines the appropriate regulatory citations to be issued.
• Reviews self-reported occurrences and incidents of serious deficiencies and assesses whether certified and/or licensed health facilities intervened appropriately.
• Acts as resource, educator, and interpreter of regulations for service providers and consumers, based upon established guidelines, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:

Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: C7C3XXHEALTH PROFESSIONAL III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only: Six (6) years of applicable health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division.

OR Education & Experience: A combination of education and experience equivalent to six (6) years.

Examples are:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or closely related field.
• A master's and bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or closely related field will substitute for the required years of experience.
• An additional two (2) years of professional health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division.

This experience and education must be substantiated within the Work Experience & Education section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years.

Cover Letter Required: Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check
• Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 50% of the time throughout Colorado.
• Must be willing to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided).
• Be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
• Be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
• Must be proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field.
• Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear