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HEALTH FACILITIES PROGRAM MANAGER, NURSING

Salary

$118,161.60 - $176,872.80 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5710C

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

09/18/2024

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

PH5710C

FIRST DAY OF FILING

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:30a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

DEFINITION:

Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates, through subordinate nurse evaluator supervisors, the work of a major section of the Health Facilities Inspection Division.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class are assigned to the Department of Public Health, Health Facilities Inspection Division. Under general direction from the Assistant Chief, Health Facilities Inspection Division, positions provide technical and administrative direction, through Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing positions, to nurse evaluators responsible for surveying and investigating health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations concerning total patient care. Positions also direct staff responsible for performing administrative assignments in licensing, enforcement, and training services; provide administrative direction to a staff of consultants; manage informal dispute resolution, compliance, and quality assessment and assurance monitoring processes; and handle informal complainant appeals. Health Facilities Program Manager, Nursing positions are required to apply an advanced, broad-based knowledge of nursing practice and theory as well as advanced knowledge of management, supervisory, and leadership techniques. Health Facilities Program Manager, Nursing is distinguished from Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing in that the latter is primarily responsible for supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing positions and support staff in the conduct of healthcare facility inspections and investigations.

Essential Job Functions

+ Develops, interprets, and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives and departmental policies and procedures; applies recognized standards of nursing care and practice to program activities.

+ Assists in planning and implementing operational policies and procedures for nursing services and assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors and other personnel.

+ Monitors and evaluates program operations for compliance with licensure and regulatory standards.

+ Manages the administration of survey services by reviewing inspection and investigatory reports, resolving problems pertaining to surveys, and coordinating work with other sections.

+ Directs a staff of consultants in the provision of specialized consultative and enforcement services in the evaluation of total patient quality-of-care provided by hospitals and other health care facilities in accordance with Federal, State, and local licensing and certification requirements.

+ Provides administrative and limited technical supervision to consultants exercising professional expertise in fields such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and physical and occupational therapy.

+ Coordinates all enforcement actions for the Division, including processing license revocations, Medicare and Medi-Cal de-certifications, and criminal complaints; and provides technical support to the surveyors and consultants.

+ Directs program specialists conducting a variety of staff assignments such as reviewing and analyzing State, Federal, and local legislation and regulations affecting the program; planning and providing orientation and ongoing in-service training for Division personnel; and reviewing licensure and certification documents.

+ Represents the Health Facilities Inspection Division when interfacing with officials of governmental health agencies, fiscal intermediaries, provider groups, and voluntary associations.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing or closely related health field

• AND –

Option I:

Two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing**.

• OR –

Option II:

Two years of consultative experience in the surveillance of health facilities for compliance with State, Federal, and local regulations.

• OR –

Option III:

Two years of experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator III*** enforcing local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care.

REQUIRED LICENSE:

A valid, active license (without limitations or restrictions) to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing****.

A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program*****. All positions in this classification require possession of a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's BLS for CPR & AED program to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a current certification before appointment.

A valid California Class C Driver Licenseor the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

2 - Light- This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the Registered Nurse License. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing.

*I n order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to [email protected] .

+ ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

+ Foreign studies must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).

+ Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. Aprintout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and, therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and be rejected.

+ NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you must e-mail them [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title.

**Experience at the level ofSupervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066379) is defined as someone who provides first level of supervision to nurse evaluator staff responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, and related services; or performs administrative staff assignments in licensing, enforcement and training services.

***To qualify applicantsmusthave County status in the specified class, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title in the service of Los Angeles County for the required amount of time to qualify.

****A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

+ Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements.

*****Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to [email protected].

NOTE:If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you must e-mail them to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

+ Additional points will be awarded for experience beyond the Selection Requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filingweighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS .

Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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Application and Filing Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY.Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to [email protected] fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

Apply online by clicking on the green"Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearly shown that you meet theSELECTION REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will beREJECTED.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please note thatALLinformation supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

+ Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.

+ FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ UtilizingVERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned asINCOMPLETEand will not be accepted.

Comments such as"SEE RESUME"or"SEE APPLICATION"will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected asINCOMPLETE.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information athttps://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Department Contact Name:Exam Analyst

Department Contact E-mail:[email protected]

Department Contact Phone: ( 213) 684-8726

Exam Number:PH5710C

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

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Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component (if applicable).

+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

Please do not copy and paste all your duties in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specification(s). In doing so, your application will be dispositioned as incomplete and will beREJECTED or not awarded points

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.

+ Please be advised that failure to provide the complete and correct information in your application and supplemental questionnaire may result in NOT accepting your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.

+ Be specific as possible and include all information requested.

+ Comments such as "see resume or application"will notbe considered as a response.

All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Do you have a Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a closely related field?

*In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to [email protected] within seven (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my Bachelor's Degree, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution to my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my Bachelor's Degree, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution within 15 days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not have a Bachelor's Degree, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from an accredited college or university.

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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Please provide a detailed descriptionof professional experience at the level Los Angeles County's Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing**.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

**Experienceat the levelof Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing is defined as someone who provides first level of supervision to nurse evaluator staff responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, and related services; or performs administrative staff assignments in licensing, enforcement and training services.

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

+ 1.Name and Address of Employer

+ 2.Position/Title Held

+ 3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

+ 4.Hours worked per week

+ 5.Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for "See Resume/CV" responses.

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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Please provide a detailed descriptionof consultative experience in the surveillance of health facilities for compliance with State, Federal, and local regulations.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

+ 1.Name and Address of Employer

+ 2.Position/Title Held

+ 3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

+ 4.Hours worked per week

+ 5.Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for "See Resume/CV" responses.

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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Please provide a detailed descriptionof experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator III*** enforcing local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

***To qualifyapplicants must have County status in the specified class, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title in the service of Los Angeles County for the required amount of time to qualify.

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

+ 1.Name and Address of Employer

+ 2.Position/Title Held

+ 3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

+ 4.Hours worked per week

+ 5.Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for "See Resume/CV" responses.

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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Do you have a valid, active license (without limitations or restrictions) to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing?

If yes, please enter the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency in the text box below. If no, please enter "N/A" in the text box below.

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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Do you have a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program*****?

*****In order to qualify, applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to [email protected].

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program certificate to my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program certificate within 15 days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not have a copy of the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program certificate certificate.

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County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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