Regional Nursing Home Field Services Manager

Reference #: 4745189

THE POSITION

If you are seeking a chance to utilize your outstanding leadership, problem-solving, and analytical abilities to enhance the quality and safety of health care for the citizens of Pennsylvania, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Department of Health, Bureau of Long Term Care/Deputate of Quality Assurance, Division of Nursing Care Facilities is seeking a Regional Nursing Home Field Services Manager who will play an integral role in ensuring the quality and safety of health care facilities. By overseeing the western region field office supervisors and managing all office activities the individual in this position ensures that state and federal health and safety standards are met and regulations are consistently applied. This work is crucial in fulfilling the department's mission of licensing and verifying compliance with health care laws and regulations to promote the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities. Apply today to make your career aspirations a reality!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will direct and supervise field office supervisors to ensure licenses, certification and enforcement actions, and field office operations are monitored and completed during mandated time frames. You will also direct and oversee routine meetings and communication with field offices, as well as ensure policies and procedures are consistent between the field offices. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with other management staff within the division to ensure continuity of action and compliance with program goals.Other key responsibilities of the position include reviewing and evaluating field office survey workloads to ensure consistency and timeliness in meeting federal certification and state survey and licensure requirements. You will be instrumental in implementing measures to ensure accurate, complaint investigations and completion of federal forms. You will also recommend and assist in the development of training programs, as well as offer recommendations to the division chief regarding survey and complaint reports for complex or emergency situations. In addition, you will serve as a liaison with field office staff in making corrections and finalizing survey reports for presentation to the division chief and the facility.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment (37.5 hours per week)

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Jackson Center.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Five years of health care facility survey experience, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity and a bachelors degree; orFive years of experience that involves the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures for health care administration, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity and a bachelors degree; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes the required three years in a supervisory capacity.Other Requirements:

You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

Hiring preference for this vacancy may e given to candidates who live within Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, or Westmoreland counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirement:

You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.