Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) - 47045

NY HELP No Agency Health, Department of Title Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) - 47045 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 20 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $101720 to $111381 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 20% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance 875 Central Ave. City Albany State NY Zip Code 12206 Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidate: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Care Surveyor 2, G20.Non-Competitive: Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master’s degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to actively participate on an interdisciplinary team, accept constructive criticism, and display constant professionalism as a representative of the Department; excellent interview, observational , and writing skills, and an ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports; and experience with the aged and aging population, especially in the provision of direct patient care as a human services or clinical professional, and an ability to appreciate how the aging process affects outcomes; and flexibility and dedication. Duties Description The candidate will support the Bureau of Quality Assurance by applying clinical knowledge to surveillance and investigative activities to assure that providers and services provided meet standards of practice and complies with State and Federal statutes and regulations. Activities include: reviews of surveillance and complaint investigation records including medical records; reviews of statement of deficiencies for quality assurance; review evidence and assist with determinations of immediate jeopardy; complete enforcement activities; participate in infection control survey audits; review of adult day health care programs; provide support to the regional office survey teams; completing and analyzing data reports related to survey activities; participate in informal dispute resolutions; and participate in special projects as needed. Additional Comments This position requires travel at times to areas unserved by public transit. The incumbent must pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Certification Test (SMQT) within 1 year of appointment.Non-competitive appointment via the HELP program. Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($81,720 - $91,381), plus an additional geographic pay differential of $20,000.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds And many moreFor new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Stephen Mooney Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address [email protected] Address Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference SM/HCS2/47045 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group,SM/HCS2/47045, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.