HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR, NURSING

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
PH5707F

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

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We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country , including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing positions within the Department of Public Health. This position 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.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing?

• Travel to and conducts surveys of hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and other providers in accordance with State, Federal and local laws, regulations and departmental guidelines relating to patient care, physician, nursing, diagnostic and treatment services, dietary, pharmaceutical, medical records, social services, administrative management, and ethical practices such as handling patients' personal funds.
  
• Conducts surveys by visiting the facility and interviewing patients. They assess patient care through direct observation and inspect the physical premises. They review patient and staff records and request reports from consultants at the County or State level when expert analysis is needed.
  
• Makes detailed inspections and evaluations in each patient care area. This includes evaluating nursing services for identifying each person's care needs. The evaluation is based on initial written and ongoing assessments by all medical staff involved in the patient's care and treatment.
  
• Reviews the administration of treatments and medications by all health care providers.
  
• Reviews the adequacy and training of nursing personnel and other ancillary health care staff.
  
• Reviews the organization in health care settings to assess if the structure enables accurate staff deployment for routine and emergency needs.
  
• Reviews the completeness and appropriateness of medical record documentation.
  
• Evaluates the ability of the administrator to handle the accountability and responsibility of running a health care facility.
  
• Serves as an expert witness in all State, Federal or local criminal or civil actions against health care facilities and testifies as to the adequacy of services available to patients.
  
• Conducts investigations of medical institutions when there are complaints or suspected public health law violations. Collects evidence, writes reports, and provides testimony in court and legal hearings.
  
• Issues citations subject to civil penalties in accordance with appropriate statutory and regulatory provisions.
  
• Makes investigations at other than normal business hours, by adjusting working hours, and is on call for emergencies.
  
• Coordinates personnel when conducting team surveys or during facility evaluations for the purpose of achieving correction of major deficiencies, decertification actions or revocation of health facility license.
  
• Incumbents must be able to travel within the county using a personal vehicle to perform the essential duties of the position.
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENT TO QUALIFY:
Two (2) years of work experience* as a registered nurse, one (1) year of which experience must have been working in a hospital**.

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 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.
• The license is required to be current and valid without limitations or restrictions.

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

• Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within fifteen (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 License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - 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:

*Work experience must be post-license only.

**A hospital is defined as a health facility with organized medical staff that provides 24-hour inpatient care including the following basic services: medical, nursing, surgical, anesthesia, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and dietary services.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

• Additional experience beyond the requirements as a registered nurse.
  

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.

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

ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the Eligible Register list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months . We will use this Eligible Register list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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.org .

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, 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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, 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.

Department Contact Name: DPH Examinations and Recruitment Unit

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Exam Number : PH5707F

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous