Health Facility Quality Examiners – Nursing
Dauphin County

Starting salary of $ 45,438 plus benefits.

Excellent career opportunities in the Department of Health! Applications are currently being accepted for the Health Facility Quality Examiner – Nursing position employed by the PA Department of Health. Employees in this position are responsible for conducting inspections and surveys of health care facilities/providers for the licensing, certification, evaluation and/or complaint investigation. New employees participate in a one year on-the-job training program.

Currently there are 4 vacancies in Dauphin County. The Department of Health anticipates future vacancies due to normal turnover from retirements, promotions, etc.

Eligibility requirements: A bachelor's degree in the specialty area and one year of related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Nursing applicants must also possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the PA State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the PA State Board of Nursing. PA residency is also required.

How to apply: This is a Civil Service position which requires all applicants to first take a Civil Service Exam. Applications can be located on the PA State Civil Service Commission website athttp://www.scsc.state.pa.us. PA residency is required. While there is no written test for this job title, applicants will be required to complete an Application Supplement, which is the test. For more detailed information, please contact:

Bridget Racis
PA Department of Health
Bureau of Human Resources
Room 126 Health and Welfare Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 346-2236 or bracis@state.pa.us

You may also obtain a test announcement, Application Supplement #2004-473-1 and application at http://www.scsc.state.pa.us and click on "General Job Opportunities."

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