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New Jersey Department of Health Supervisor of Inspections in Trenton, New Jersey
Long Term Care Complaints
Under the direction of the Program Manager, coordinates and supervises the day to day activities of the Complaint Surveyors assigned. Reviews inspection reports for accuracy, validity and completeness. Responsible for evaluation of performance and PAR reviews for assigned staff. Responsible for evaluation of facilities for compliance and recommend adverse action when needed. Attend Informal Dispute Resolutions (IDR) with/for surveyors assigned. Represent the Department as needed at meetings and hearings. Collects and maintains statistical information for the Program Manager to be used for budget purposes. Triage Complaints and Reportable Events based on the State Operations Manual and Federal state performance standards and policies. On a rotating basis takes off-hour emergency calls regarding complaints and reportable events. Assist the Program Manager with other operational responsibilities to facilitate functioning of the unit.
Appointees will be required to successfully complete the Basic Long Term Care Surveyor Training and pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifying Test. Training will be provided at the onset of employment.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in NJ.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management.
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Eight (8) years of professional experience in a health facilities inspection program, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.ORPossession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.ORPossession of a license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) from an accredited school of nursing; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.