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SUPERVISING HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR, NURSING

Salary

$111,656.88 - $167,136.48 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5709C

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

09/03/2020

+ Description

+ Benefits

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5709C

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

September 8, 2020 at 8:00 a.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.

This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccination information in the Additional Information section.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted.

Position Information:

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.

Program Information:

Positions allocable to this class perform one of the following types of assignments: Incumbents exercise full supervisory authority in both technical and administrative matters over a staff of nurse evaluators 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. Although incumbents may occasionally perform surveys in problem cases, their primary role involves expediting the work of subordinates through careful planning, organization and assignment of work in addition to training and evaluating personnel in their unit and effectively recommending the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary problems. Other positions are assigned such functions as: review and analysis of State, Federal and local legislation and regulations that pertain to hospitals, skilled nursing and related health care skilled nursing facilities; planning, developing and implementing automated systems.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises the activities of nurse evaluators assigned to either a District Office or training by planning, assigning and reviewing work, both administratively and in the field.

Evaluates performance by determining effectiveness in enforcing applicable medical care standards and regulations, counseling evaluators for purposes of improving performance and productivity, adjusting grievances, and recommending disciplinary action.

Interprets, clarifies, and resolves field surveillance problems relating to State, Federal and local regulations pertaining to eligibility for participation in State and Federal health care programs as well as licensing and certification requirements.

Resolves problems arising from surveys disputed by facility management by reviewing the original survey report, reviewing areas in contention, obtaining evaluations by staff consultants, preparing reports and recommending enforcement or other legal actions.

Conducts informal office conferences with licensees in order to formulate prompt and effective mechanisms for the resolution of problems affecting the health, safety and welfare of patients.

Evaluates facility records and other evidence and recommends enforcement proceedings such as criminal prosecutions, citations, injunctions, decertification or the revocation of facility licenses in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Reviews and evaluates team effectiveness and takes necessary steps to assure that current laws, regulations, policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Reviews, evaluates, and signs correspondence concerning violations and compliance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations.

Plans and provides in-service training through the development of training programs and workshops in cooperation with State and Federal training coordinators.

Reviews, evaluates, and recommends changes to plans and proposals for new construction of, or for changes and alterations to, health care facilities.

Maintains production records and statistical data to aid in monitoring activities of subordinate staff.

Presides at District staff and training meetings and quarterly provider group meetings.

Conducts special internal and external studies, analyzing issues, recommending solutions and assisting in the implementation of approved changes.

May meet with community groups regarding Division functions and the regulation process.

Requirements

Meet one of the following experiences ANDlicense requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process.

Option I:Two years of work experience* at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing**

OR

Option II:Two years of work experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator I*** in the County of Los Angeles enforcing local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care.

License(s) and Certificate(s) Required:

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 claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.

+ Out-of-Country license/experience will not be considered to meet the requirements.

A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.

+ ApplicantsMUSTattach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their applicationat the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online sent to [email protected]. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.

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

The required license and certification MUSTbe current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOTbe accepted.

Physical Class:

2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

Special Requirement Information:

+ *Experience will be evaluated on a verifiable 36 hour work week and must be post-license only.

+ **In the County of Los Angeles experience at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing is a registered nurse who performs surveys, investigates, and inspects hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities to enforce Federal, State and local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care.

+ ***Must hold or have held the Los Angeles County item of Health Facilities Evaluator I.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:

Once we have determined that you meet one of the experience optionsandlicense requirements listed above, our process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on the supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing,weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet one of the experience optionsandlicense requirements listed aboveand achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (Assessment Process) in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment.

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

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

Vacancy Information:

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

What to expect next:

+ We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

+ Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

+ The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.

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

history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual

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 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.

Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information:

Available Shift:Any

California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

Exam Number:PH5709C

Department Contact Name:Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone:(213) 684-8726

Department Contact Email:[email protected]

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.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

01

For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of nonacceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.

+ Many important notifications including invitation letters 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.

+ Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

+ Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA 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 re-scheduling.

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

02

The information you provide on the application and this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be advised that failure to provide the correct information in the application and supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please note that 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 understand the above information.

03

Upon employment with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, any Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing (HFEN) positions are exempt from outside employment. Many activities (i.e. inspections) with non-county facilities are considered to be a regular part of the HFEN's assignment; therefore, may poise a conflict of interest.

Employees holding any HFEN position must disqualify themselves from participating in such activities.

+ Yes, I have read and understand the above information.

04

Experience Requirements: Option IDo you have two years of work experience* at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing**?

*Experience will be evaluated on a verifiable 36 hour work week and must be post-license only. **In the County of Los Angeles a Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing is a registered nurse who performs surveys, investigates, and inspects hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities to enforce Federal, State and local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care.

If Yes, the experience to meet the requirements will be verified through the application submitted. Make sure to describe the experience in detail on your application.

+ Yes

+ No

05

Experience Requirements: Option IIDo you have two years of work experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator I*** in the County of Los Angeles enforcing local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care?

***Must hold or have held the Los Angeles County item of Health Facilities Evaluator I.

If Yes, the experience to meet the requirements will be verified through the application submitted. Make sure to describe the experience in detail on your application.

+ Yes

+ No

06

License Requirement:

Do you have a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?

If YES, youMUSTensure 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 claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Out-of-Country experience will not be considered to meet the requirements.

+ Yes

+ No

07

Certificate Requirement:

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

If YES, youMUSTattach a legible copy of the current certification to your application at the time of filing or submit to [email protected] within 15 calendar days of application filing.

If not received within the time line specified, your application will be considered incomplete and not accepted.

+ Yes

+ No

08

Evaluation Of Training and Experience (Questions 8-33 ):

Please respond to the following questions about your training and experience related to having acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator position. All information that you provide is subject to verification and any misrepresentations may subject you to actions including removal from this examination. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.

Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.

Once we have determined that you meet the requirements of the position, you will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which youa)do not provide a response, orb)do not provide a brief description from your training and/or experience, when prompted, that supports the response(s) you have indicated. Referrals to a resume or the County application will be considered a non-response.

+ Yes, I understand the above information.

+ No, I do not understand the above information.

09

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Management, Public Health, or Public Administration?

If your answer is yes, forEACH DEGREEyou have, youmustattach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application.

Foreign degrees must be evaluatedfor equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)

If you do not have a degree or failure to submit the required document(s) within the specified time frame will result in no extra points being awarded.

+ Nursing

+ Health Care Administration

+ Health Care Management

+ Public Health

+ Public Administration

10

Do you possess any American Nursing Association (ANA)/ American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Specialty Certifications?

If your answer is yes, forEACH CERTIFICATEyou have, youmustattach a legible copy of the Official Certification, which shows the area of specialization and the date the certificate was awarded. If there is an issue with attachment then you may e-mail the certificate(s) to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

If you do not have a certificate or failure to submit the required document(s) within the specified time frame will result in no extra points being awarded.

+ Yes

+ No

11

Do you possess any Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Specialty Certifications?

If your answer is yes, forEACH CERTIFICATEyou have, youmustattach a legible copy of the Official Certification, which shows the area of specialization and the date the certificate was awarded. If there is an issue with attachment then you may e-mail the certificate(s) to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

If you do not have a certificate or failure to submit the required document(s) within the specified time frame will result in no extra points being awarded.

+ Yes

+ No

12

Indicate your previous experience performing Supervisory activities.

NOTE:Supervisory experience claimed must have included official responsibility forALLof the following:

+ Training employees.

+ Motivating employees.

+ Promoting employee safety.

+ Monitoring and reviewing the work of employees.

+ Documenting and implementing disciplinary action.

+ Directing and evaluating the performance of employees.

+ Planning, assigning, and delegating assignments to employees.

+ I have performed all of the activities listed above in the capacity of supervisor/manager.

+ I have NOT performed all of the activities listed above in the capacity of supervisor/manager.

13

In your own words define California Code of Regulations /Title 22:

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Work Example #1– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthis Federal & State law/regulation/ policy/procedure. (California Code of Regulations Title22) If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

15

Work Example #2– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthis Federal & State law/regulation/ policy/procedure. (California Code of Regulations Title22) If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

16

In your own words define Principles of Documentation:

17

Work Example #1– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Principles of Documentation. If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

18

Work Example #2– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Principles of Documentation. If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

19

In your own words define Principles of Investigation:

20

Work Example #1– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Principles of Investigation. If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

21

Work Example #2– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Principles of Investigation. If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

22

In your own words define Code of Federal Regulations/State Operations Manual:

23

Work Example #1– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Code of Federal Regulations/State Operations Manual. If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

24

Work Example #2– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Code of Federal Regulations/State Operations Manual. If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

25

In your own words define Guidelines for Immediate Jeopardy – Appendix Q:

26

Work Example #1– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Guidelines for Immediate Jeopardy – Appendix Q. If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

27

Work Example #2– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Guidelines for Immediate Jeopardy – Appendix Q. If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experience from (MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY)

4.Hours worked per week for each job/positionand

5.Detailed description of experience.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

28

In your own words define Abbreviated Survey (Complaint Process):

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Work Example #1– Provide a work example of when and how youinterpretedandappliedthe Abbreviated Survey (Complaint Process). If you have no example, then indicate "No Example".

To receive credit, you must provide detailed information in your response which also includes the following information:

1.Employer's name and address

2.Title of Position(s) held

3.Dates of experi