Regulatory Specialist

About the Role

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and directing regulatory compliance objectives and activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing facility programs. A strong predictor of success is accountability for decreasing risk and mitigating non-compliance with patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Through strategic planning, leadership, and consultation, this role leads and directs facility teams (remote and onsite) in identifying and implementing strategic goals to reduce non-compliance.

Responsibilities

• Professional Accountability
  • Pursue professional growth and development of required knowledge and skills.
  • Maintain certification and licensure requirements.
  • Establish at least one professional goal per year.
  • Advocate for patient safety, health worker safety, and safe practices.
  • Participate in an infection prevention and control professional organization/association.
• Collaboration
  • Consult and collaborate with local, state, and federal public health officials and community health organizations.
  • Involve multidisciplinary teams to ensure changes are vetted by all stakeholder groups.
• Leadership
  • Utilize principles of influence, leadership, and change management.
  • Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and innovation to practice.
  • Work collaboratively with others, providing direction when necessary.
  • Readily share knowledge and expertise.
  • Contribute to the development of less-experienced healthcare providers through education and mentorship.
  • Prepare and deliver infection prevention presentations to external groups.
• Research and Implementation
  • Evaluate (critically) research and evidence-based practices and incorporate appropriate findings into routine practice.
  • Prepare summaries of special investigations and occurrences of applicable opportunities for improvement identified among facility operations and regulations.
  • Identify barriers for implementation and develop strategies to minimize or remove barriers.
  • Implement strategies to sustain efforts, such as audit tools and meaningful feedback.
• Informatics
  • Be familiar with infection prevention software and other technology.
  • Collaborate with IT to create meaningful electronic reports to enhance infection prevention initiatives.
• Fiscal Responsibility
  • Consider financial/safety implications and clinical outcomes when making recommendations, evaluating technology and products, and developing policies and procedures.
  • Use a systematic approach to evaluate costs, benefits, and efficacy.
  • Incorporate fiscal assessments into program evaluations and/or reports.
  • Develop and maintain departmental budgets.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED Certificate.
• Prior experience in healthcare management and leadership.
• Clinical education (licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse) license.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Minimum of six (6) months training/experience in a Long Term Care setting, with a working knowledge of aseptic technique, including but not limited to quality, regulatory compliance, infection control, and prevention or other applicable experiences.

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines.
• Conflict resolution.
• Program and project management.
• Expertise in data collection, analysis, report writing, and data presentation.
• Leadership.
• Familiarity with software technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• PTO and Vacation: Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Financial Wellness: Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for confidential support.

About PACS

PACS is elevating healthcare by revolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and commitment, we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide.