Long Term Care Inspector Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Division of Public Health Licensing Services, Bureau of Long Term Care
Facilities Licensing. Assists with or determines the issuing of licenses to licensed facilities and providers, maintaining current licenses
by ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. Conducts initial and annual recertification inspections of health care institutions
regulated by the Department to determine compliance with all applicable regulations. Review of quality systems by tracking documents,
corrective actions, and other quality data. Conducts investigations of the operation of a licensed facility or provider upon receiving a
complaint or of an unlicensed facility. Performing services that need regulation. Corresponds with the regulated community or with
regulatory bodies, responds to technical questions from licensees, develops standards, participates in rulemaking, and conducts
inspections. Performs, assists or reviews detailed investigative or inspection reports, statements of deficiencies, and correspondence
regarding changes in the status of a licensee's license, or other types of legal orders.

Learn to interpret and understand statutes, rules and internal procedures for discipline. Participate in and
conduct inspections/investigations to determine compliance with federal regulation, statutes, rules, and internal
procedures as directed and under guidance. Prepare investigation reports.
Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or stakeholder organization meetings.
Provide technical assistance to providers and consumers.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Knowledge of:
- Federal regulations
- Arizona Administrative Code and Arizona
Revised Statutes related to licensed facilities
and providers
- Good understanding of facility management
and operational concepts
- Specialized procedures
- Performance Management (PM), and
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and
Lean methodologies
Skill in:
- Review and reading/interpretation of
professional literature and regulations
- Requires high level of oral and written
communication, analytical review,
interpersonal relationships, active listening,
organizational, evaluation, repetition,
education/training
Ability to:
- Change priorities as issues arise, problem
solving (root cause)
- Work independently
- Perform reviews
- Analyze analytical data, reporting, and
evaluation of analyst qualifications providing
compliance data
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce
that reflects the community, promotes equal
opportunity at all levels of public
employment, and creates an inclusive work
environment that enables all individuals to
perform to their fullest potential free from
discrimination

Associate's degree, with experience working in a licensed or regulated setting, or experience working for a regulatory agency.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess a professional license to practice in the State of Arizona or proof of eligibility for
reciprocity of an out-of-state license, i.e., Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, Counselor, etc.

Must have driver's license and ability to travel statewide. Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to
A.R.S. 41-1758.07 or must apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within 7 working days after beginning employment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing us at virginia.hassard@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.