HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR, NURSING

HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR, NURSING

Salary

$99,205.68 - $148,498.56 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5707F

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5707F

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 8:30 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.

CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing positions within the Department of Public Health. This position 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

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing?

• Travel to and 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 and interviewing patients. They assess patient care through direct observation and inspect the physical premises. They review patient and staff records and request reports from consultants at the County or State level when expert analysis is needed.

• Makes detailed inspections and evaluations in each patient care area. This includes evaluating nursing services for identifying each persons care needs. The evaluation is based on initial written and ongoing assessments by all medical staff involved in the patients care and treatment.

• Reviews the administration of treatments and medications by all health care providers.

• Reviews the adequacy and training of nursing personnel and other ancillary health care staff.

• Reviews the organization in health care settings to assess if the structure enables accurate staff deployment for routine and emergency needs.

• 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.

• Conducts investigations of medical institutions when there are complaints or suspected public health law violations. Collects evidence, writes reports, and provides testimony in court and legal hearings.

• 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.

• Incumbents must be able to travel within the county using a personal vehicle to perform the essential duties of the position.

Requirements

REQUIREMENT TO QUALIFY:

Two (2) years of work experience* as a registered nurse, one (1) year of which experience must have been working in a hospital.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:

A current 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.
• 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 license is required to be current and valid without limitations or restrictions.

A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Associations Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.

• Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online sent to HRExams@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 use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

2 - 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• Work experience must be post-license only.

A hospital is defined as a health facility with organized medical staff that provides 24-hour inpatient care including the following basic services: medical, nursing, surgical, anesthesia, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and dietary services.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

• Additional experience beyond the requirements as a registered nurse.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the Eligible Register list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this Eligible Register list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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 at https://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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 friends user ID and password may erase a candidates 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: DPH Examinations and Recruitment Unit

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: PH5707F

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 at http://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

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The information you provide on the application and this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be advised that failure to provide the correct information in the application and supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I understand the above information.

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Many important notifications and special information are only communicated via e-mail. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Moreover, please add mofong@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk email from your email provider. Please note, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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Upon employment with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing (HFEN) may be exempt from outside employment. Many activities (i.e. inspections) with non-county facilities considered to be a regular part of the HFENs assignment; therefore, may poise a conflict of interest.

Employees holding the HFEN position must disqualify themselves from participating in a conflict of interest activity.

• Yes, I have read and understand the above information.

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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Please describe in detail your work experience* as a registered nurse.

• Work experience must be post-license only.

If you do not have experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:

a) Employers 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.

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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Please describe in detail your work experience* as a registered nurse working in a hospital.

• Work experience must be post-license only.

A hospital is defined as a health facility with organized medical staff that provides 24-hour inpatient care including the following basic services: medical, nursing, surgical, anesthesia, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and dietary services.

If you do not have experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:

a) Employers 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.

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LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a current and valid 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.

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Associations Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program?

If YES, you MUST attach a legible copy of the current certification to your application at the time of filing or submit to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of application filing. If not received within the time line specified, your application will be considered incomplete and not accepted.

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my current certification to my application.
• Yes, I will email a copy of my current certification within fifteen (15) calendar days of my application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.
• No, I do not have a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Associations Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov