Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHospital Nursing Services Consultant - 59714

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $73863 to $93519 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address OPCHSM/Office of Professional Medical Conduct

Albany or NYC (location will be determined by Candidate Selection) 150 Broadway

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications "Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service as a Hospital Nursing Services Consultant, G22, or Community Nuring Services Consultant Home Health Services, G22 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title G20 or higher and meeting the open competitve minimum qualifications listed below.

Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Currently licensed and registered as a professional nurse in NYS; AND a minimum of five years of post-licensure health care, 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 in a licensed health care facility, and two years of this experience must have been in nursing supervision or working in the capacity of a nurse administrator. Please visit the Exam Announcement for additional information: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-969.cfm"


Preferred Qualifications:
Strong computer skills including experience using databases; ability to interpret written communications from the public and others; excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines; knowledge of infection control processes and requirements.

Duties Description "Under general supervision, this position is responsible for conducting investigations of licensed professionals under the jurisdiction of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct utilizing their medical training and expertise to advance the process appropriately. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Investigate complaints and develop an investigative plan for cases involving violations of Public Health Law Section 230.
2. Comply with the standards outlined in the investigative operations manual.
3. Conduct in-person and telephone interviews of complainants, licensees and fact witnesses
4. Draft correspondence to subjects of investigation in compliance with Public Health Law Section 230.
5. Obtain and review confidential data which may be necessary to locate subjects of investigation.
6. Review and summarize all previous OPMC investigations of the subject physician.
7. Document all investigative actions using the established OPMC protocol and
maintain the OPMC database for case management.
8. Prepare investigative summary of all actions including recommendation for disposition of cases.
9. Prepare correspondence to complainant and physician advising of disposition of case, as appropriate.
10. Prepare and present cases before Investigation Committee of the Board for Professional Medical Conduct when evidence of misconduct is identified.
11. Obtain and evaluate documentary evidence and medical/QA records as appropriate."

Additional Comments May have occasional overnight travel to areas not covered by public transportation. Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the New York State Education Department must be maintained for continued employment in title.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group - LD/HNSC/59714

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on Applying"Submit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, LD/HNSC/59714, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by email to Resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code LD/HNSC/59714 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for the position. Resumes will be accepted until December 14, 2021

The NYS Department of Health has an ongoing need for persons qualified for appointment to these positions and will accept applications at any time. Any applications submitted now will be rated and applicable candidates will be reviewed for the current open positions in the Nursing Home Program in Albany. For more information on the application process and to download a NYS-Application form, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-969.cfm"