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State of Ohio

Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program Coordinator (PN20014611)

State of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Job Description - Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program Coordinator (PN20014611) (26000028)

Organization Health Department

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.

Unposting Date Jan 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation $34.96 per hour

Schedule Full-time, 8AM-5PM Mon-Fri

Primary Job Skill Regulatory Compliance

Technical Skills Inspection Principles, Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Investigation, Medical records

Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Listening, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

Job Description The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BOSC) is responsible for conducting survey inspections to ensure health care providers and clinical laboratories are compliant with state and federal requirements. BOSCis hiring for a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) Coordinator. The primary focus of NATCEP is to make available to future CNAs the training and testing opportunities needed to provide safe and compassionate care to residents and others under the care of Ohio’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The NATCEP Coordinator is responsible for approving and monitoring NATCEP, Train-the-Trainer (TTT), and Dining Assistant (DA) programs to ensure they meet minimum state and federal requirements.

What You’ll Do

Provide consultation and technical assistance on NATCEPs, TTT , and DA programs (e.g., explain state & federal rules & regulations, discuss citations)

Conduct on-site surveys of NATCEP, TTT , and DA programs to determine whether such programs meet the state & federal requirements for approval

Evaluate and approve initial and reapproval applications for NATCEP, TTT, and DA programs

Identify training needs pertaining to NATCEP, TTT, and DA programs

Approve, where required, NATCEP, TTT, and DA programs class schedules, trainee reports, and change forms

Prepare written reports, records, and correspondence (e.g., NATCEP disapprovals)

Research special problems, evaluate data and recommend corrective action to supervisor

Review field survey reports of facility-based and non-facility based NATCEP, TTT, and DA programs

Attend in-service training and conferences as assigned

Prepare and deliver speeches to community groups, providers, consumers and other agencies as directed

Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications Certification, licensure, or registration commensurate with assigned discipline (e.g., registered nurse, or licensed dietician, or licensed social worker, or registered environmental health specialist, or licensed nursing home administrator, or licensed pharmacist, or licensed physical/occupational/speech therapist) AND 12 mos. exp. as Health Care Facilities Field Surveyor – Entry, 62581 AND successful completion of federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) AND valid driver’s license.

OR

Certification, licensure, or registration commensurate with assigned discipline (e.g., registered nurse, or licensed dietician, or licensed social worker, or registered environmental health specialist, or licensed nursing home administrator, or licensed pharmacist, or licensed physical/occupational/speech therapist) AND 12 mos. exp. conducting inspections of LTC providers/suppliers &/or ACC providers AND successful completion of federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) AND valid driver’s license.

Note: The job posting & official position description on file with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) will reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required licensure, certification, registration, or other professional credential & specialized body of knowledge necessary to perform the assigned duties of the position. Required licensure per 1199 contract language.

Additional Evaluation Criteria

Undergraduate degree or advanced degree in assigned discipline

Experience providing technical assistance to external entities

Experience evaluating training programs of health professionals

Experience conducting surveys/inspections of Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEP) and long-term care facilities

Experience working with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel)

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Unusual Working Conditions: May require travel, including some overnight stays.

Job Skills Regulatory Compliance

Technical Skills Investigation, Inspection principles, Interviewing, Medical Records, Regulatory Compliance

Professional Skills Building Trust, Attention to Detail, Listening, Confidentiality, Written and Verbal Communication

Educational Transcript Requirements Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered 'official' only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity’s award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 13, Step 1 of the 1199 Pay Range Schedule ($34.96 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.65) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Application Procedures All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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Background Check Notice The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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