Accreditation and Ops Compliance Specialist

US-FL-Fort Lauderdale

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Req #: 168219
Type: Full-Time
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				Overview:

The Accreditation and Ops Compliance Specialist supports state-wide facility compliance to meet contract, accreditation, and regulatory standards, and achieve demonstrated best practice client care and safety outcomes. Overall responsibilities include conducting inspections and audits to monitor standards compliance, assisting departments with data collection, tracking and trending to monitor performance of processes and systems, and implementation of appropriate improvement actions, when indicated.

Responsibilities:

* Conducts audits and inspections to ensure compliance with service provision, documentation, and regulatory standards as per contract requirements.
* Creates and maintains spreadsheets to track compliance with assigned ACA compliance indicators and prepares for internal self-assessments and audits.
* Assists in preparing and maintaining unit accreditation files in line with organizational systems for triennial audits by the American Correctional Association.
* Plans, researches, and analyzes documentation related to accreditation and policies, providing technical assistance across operations.
* Coordinates external audit activities, submits responses or corrective action plans, and follows up on outstanding items from client contract audits and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications:

Education

* bachelor's degree preferred or Licensed Healthcare Certificate RN/LPN preferred

Experience

* Requires a minimum of experience working in a healthcare, correctional, security, forensic facility, or secure setting.
* Preferred: 2 years' experience working in a compliance or related position.

Licenses/Certifications

* Preferred: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
			
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