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Job Description and Duties

**Employees appointed to this classification shall receive a Recruitment and Retention Differential of $200 per month**

Please note: All qualified applicants must possess a valid Registered Nursing (RN) license as required by the Minimum Qualifications of the HFEN classification.  Lower-level licensure, such as that of a Vocational Nurse (LVN) is non-qualifying for this classification.

The Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (HFEN) is responsible to protect public safety in health care facilities by reviewing, analyzing, and trending statewide processes and recommending training plans for internal/CDPH employees which addresses the training needs of all Program staff (surveyors, consultants, administrative and support staff). The HFEN acts as an expert in the survey and certification process by maintaining a thorough knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and program policies and procedures. The HFEN will also conduct onsite monitoring of survey teams on a periodic basis to evaluate adherence to the Federal survey process, principles of investigation, and deficiencies noted similar to Federal Oversight Support Surveys (FOSS) and Comparative Surveys. Frequent travel is required. Approximately 35% overnight travel is necessary on a case-by-case basis.

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff­ members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.