HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR, NURSING / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/5221531)  HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR, NURSING / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS Salary $99,205.68 - $148,498.56 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number PH5707E-EA Department PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date 02/13/2026 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH5707E-EA TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FIRST DAY OF FILING: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00 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. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing. DEFINITION: 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 (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065519?keywords=5707&pagetype=classSpecifications) . Essential Job Functions + 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, interviewing patients, evaluating the adequacy of patient care through direct observation, inspecting the physical premises, reviewing patient and staff personnel records, and requesting and evaluating reports prepared by request to consultants available at the County or State level where an in-depth analysis by expert is necessary. + Makes detailed inspections and evaluations in each patient care area such as evaluating the nursing service as to the identification of each person's care needs based on initial written and continuing assessment by all health care professionals involved in the patient's care and treatment. + Reviews the administration of treatments and medications by all health care professionals. + Reviews the adequacy and training of nursing personnel and other ancillary health care staff. + Evaluates the adequacy of all patient care services provided to patients. + Reviews the organization of health care facilities to determine whether the structure of the organization allows for proper deployment of staff to handle all routine and emergency needs. + Reviews adequacy of diet administration. + Evaluates the adequacy and scope of rehabilitative nursing services. + Reviews and evaluates the scope of psycho-social services provided to patients. + 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. + Analyzes survey data and recommends approval or disapproval of license and certification of health care facilities and other providers in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations. + Provides advice to facility administrators regarding deficiencies and recommends needed improvements in facility practices to ensure conformity with governmental regulations. + Makes investigations of health care facilities based upon complaints or on suspected violations of public health laws, and initiates action to secure compliance by gathering evidence against violators, preparing reports and testifying in court, at hearings, and other legal proceedings. + 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. + Participates in in-service training programs related to various aspects of health facilities and patient care evaluation. + Participates in the training of Health Facilities Evaluator Trainees. Requirements REQUIREMENT TO QUALIFY: OPTION I: Two (2) years of experience* as a Registered Nurse, including one year of experience in a hospital**. OPTION II: One (1) year of experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator Trainee***. LICENSE: A 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 to Qualify. + 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 required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. + ApplicantsMUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their applicationat the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing your application online sent toHRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - 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. SPECAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: YouMUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. *Experience is defined as a minimum of 36 hours worked per week and must be post-licenseonly. **A hospital is defined as a place for receiving medical or surgical care, usually as an inpatient (resident), by an organized medical staff which also provides the following basic services: 24 hour emergency room care, nursing, anesthesia, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and dietary services. ***To qualify under this option, you must hold or have held the payroll title of Health Facilities Evaluator Trainee. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLYand will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. 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This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. 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 athttps://lacountylibrary.org. 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: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726 Department Contact E-mail:HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH5707E-EA California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006 Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Veteran’s Credit: Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf Revised September 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + Yes, I understand the above information. 02 This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. + I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties. 03 Which of the following best describes your qualifications for this examination: + OPTION I: Two (2) years of experience* as a Registered Nurse, including one year of experience in a hospital**. + OPTION II: One (1) year of experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator Trainee***. 04 OPTION I EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Do you have at least two (2) years of experience* as a Registered Nurse? + Yes + No 05 OPTION I EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: If you answered"Yes"to the previous question, please provide the following Please describe in detailyour experience* as a Registered Nurse. *Experience is defined as a minimum of 36 hours worked per week and must be post-license only. If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. 06 OPTION I - HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Do you have at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital**? + Yes + No 07 OPTION I - HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: If you answered"Yes"to the previous question, please provide the following: Please describe in detailyour experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital**. **A hospital is defined as a place for receiving medical or surgical care, usually as an inpatient (resident), by an organized medical staff which also provides the following basic services: 24 hour emergency room care, nursing, anesthesia, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and dietary services. If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. 08 OPTION II - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Do you have at least one (1) year of experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator Trainee***? + Yes + No 09 OPTION II - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: If you answered"Yes"to the previous question, please provide the following: Please describe in detailyour experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator Trainee***. ***To qualify under this option, you must hold or have held the payroll title of Health Facilities Evaluator Trainee. If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. 10 OPTION I & II - LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Do you have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing? If yes, please provide your license number below. If you do not have a Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing please indicate "Not Applicable" below and proceed to the next question. 11 OPTION I & II - CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Do you have current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program? Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. + Yes, I have attached a copy to my application. + Yes, I will email a copy to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of my application submission. + Not applicable. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Please verify your email addressVerify Email