Health Care Compliance Officer - Registered Nurse (Home Health, and Hospice)

Position Overview

Health Care Compliance Officer - Registered Nurse (Home Health, and Hospice)

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We offer alternative work schedules, flexible hours, and positions that accommodate every stage of your career – from entry level to senior roles. Make a broader impact on healthcare standards as you help drive regulatory compliance within the Division of Public Health Licensing Services, specifically in the Bureau of Medical Facility Licensing’s Home Health and Hospice team.

Location: 150 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Salary: $57,750

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret and understand statutes, rules, and internal procedures for discipline.
• Participate in and conduct inspections/investigations to determine compliance with state regulations, statutes, rules, and internal procedures.
• Prepare investigation reports and formulate statements of deficiencies.
• Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and stakeholder organization meetings.
• Provide technical assistance to current or potential providers and correspond with regulatory bodies.
• Perform other duties as assigned (typically 5% - 10%).

Required Qualifications

• Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to travel statewide, and a valid level one fingerprint clearance card (or apply for one within 7 working days of employment).
• Education: Associate’s degree combined with experience working in a licensed or regulated setting, or experience with a regulatory agency.
• Knowledge of the Arizona Administrative Code and Arizona Revised Statutes related to licensed facilities and providers, including facility management, specialized procedures, Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
• Skilled in reviewing professional literature and regulations with strong oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to reprioritize as issues arise, work independently, perform detailed reviews, and analyze compliance data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess a professional license to practice in the State of Arizona or can demonstrate eligibility for reciprocity of an out-of-state license (e.g., Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, Counselor, etc.).

Benefits & Perks

• ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month.
• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Wellness programs and plans.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Defined retirement plan with monthly contributions (50/50 cost sharing between you and the State).
• Award-winning Infant at Work program, credit union membership, and transit subsidy.
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program.