Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleConsultant Nurse (Hospital Nursing Services Administration) 51319

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade24

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $83550 to $105472 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address Metropolitan Area Regional Office (MARO); Hospital Program

90 Church St

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent status as a Consultant Nurse, G-24 OR current New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a qualified title and eligible for transfer to Consultant Nurse HNSA under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law (NYS employee with one year of permanent service at G-22 or higher and meeting the open competitive minimum qualifications listed below).

Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Currently licensed and registered as a professional nurse in NYS; AND six years of public health, community health, or other nursing experience in an appropriate facility setting. Three years of this experience must have been providing direct patient care and three years of this experience must have been in nursing supervision or working in the capacity of a nurse administrator.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Hospital Surveillance recertification and complaint survey process and State and Federal laws and Regulations; strong leadership skills in management of professional staff and committee participation; supervisory experience; ability to motivate staff and correct performance issues; quality assurance and performance improvement experience; staff training/staff development experience; excellent critical thinking and problem solving; communication, computer, written and organizational skills; ability to function independently, prioritize and address multiple tasks and responsibilities; scheduling expertise. Strong acute care experience and/or dialysis experience.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Federal Survey Manager, the Consultant Nurse ensure that surveyor staff follows the federal and/or state survey process, follows protocols and uses all appropriate survey tools. Supervises staff including submission of probation and performance evaluations reports within the required timeframes. Monitors and responds to staff leave requests and review travel and timesheets within the required timeframes. Trains new and existing staff. Ensures survey team develops and completes Statements of Deficiency using Principles of Documentation and reviews and approves Plans of Correction within required timeframes. Ensures surveys are scheduled, completed and closed within the mandated timeframes. Responds to telephone inquiries, complaints and assigns appropriate staff to investigate or review complaints/allegations. Interacts with facilities, agencies, providers and the public in a professional manner. Participates in emergency preparedness drills and responds to emergencies.

Additional Comments Full time, permanent appointment. Occasional statewide travel, including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation is required. Current and continued registration with the NYS Education Department to practice as a Registered Nurse is required for employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, JB/51319/CN

Telephone

Fax (518) 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JB/51319/CN included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JB/51319/CN, 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. Resumes will be accepted until May 24, 2022.