Health Facilities Evaluator III
Health Facilities Evaluator III
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Position/Program Information
- TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER:
PH5704C
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Friday August 9 2024 at 8:30 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.No OutofClass Experience will be accepted.
DEFINITION:
Provides the first level of supervision to a field staff responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State Federal and local laws and regulations; or performs administrative staff assignments in licensing enforcement and training services.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
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 Health Facilities Evaluators. 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.
One position provides first level technical and administrative supervision to the complaint or advancedlevel appeals unit. Essential Job Functions
- Supervises the activities of all Health Facilities Evaluators assigned to either a District Office or training by planning assigning and reviewing work both administratively and in the field; evaluating performance by determining effectiveness in enforcing applicable 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 inservice 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.
- Meets with community groups regarding Division functions and the regulation process as needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two years experience at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator I* or higher.
LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.
A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing**ORa certificate or pocket license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California StateDepartment of Public Health***
PHYSICAL CLASS:Physical Class II 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:
*Experience at the level of a Health Facility Evaluator I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: surveys hospitals skilled nursing facilities and related health care facilities to enforce Federal State and local licensing and quality of care regulations.**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 Minimum Requirements on your application at the time of filing or email the information to.within fifteen 15 calendar days of filing. The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.
CERTIFICATE INFORMATION:
*** YouMUSTsubmit a legible copy of the required certificate or the pocket license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health with your application or within 15 calendar days of application submission to.
Failure to submit the required certificate within the given time frame will result in your application beingREJECTED as INCOMPLETE.
For information on how to obtain the certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the California Department of Public Health click on the link below or call:
must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties related to the requirements within your online job application under the Experience area.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
- Additional experience beyond the minimum requirements
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet the requirements described above our examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filingweighted 100.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on each part of the examination in order to be added on 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 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 asreceived 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 including evenings nights weekends and holidays.SPECIAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filedONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person will NOT be accepted.
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 before the deadline on the last day of filing 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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website 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.
Any required documents and/or additional information if any must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen 15 calendar days from application submission to In the Subject of the email please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearly shown that you meet theREQUIREMENTS. 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 toVERIFICATIONat 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 inDISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum 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 asSEE RESUMEorSEE APPLICATIONwill 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 at https://lacountylibrary.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 friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
ANTIRACISM 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 Antiracism 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 AnalystDepartment Contact Phone:Exam Number: PH5704CCalifornia Relay Services Phone:ADA Coordinator Phone:Teletype Phone:Alternate Teletype Phone:
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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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
