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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/24/23

Applications Due02/07/23

Vacancy ID122506

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Care Surveyor 2 - 46736, 46897

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade20

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

Salary RangeFrom $97029 to $106140 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 70%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Monroe

Street Address Western Regional Office / Long Term Care Program

1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14623

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service as a Health Care Surveyor 2, G20, 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 G18 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 a minimum of two years of post-licensure health care, public health, community health, or other nursing experience in an appropriate facility setting.

Preferred Qualifications: The candidate must be highly motivated, possess excellent written, communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and organizational skills. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Long Term Care experience. Experience with supervision of professional multidisciplinary staff in the performance of health care, or the regulation of health care.

Duties Description This position is in the Nursing Home Program. Incumbent will function as a member of an interdisciplinary team, that can include other nurses, social workers, registered dietitians and sanitarians, or function independently as a complaint surveyor. The program, following a federal code and federal policies and procedures, evaluates the care and services provided to residents in nursing homes. Incumbent will participate in the following duties: Conduct surveys of nursing homes to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; work collaboratively with the survey team leader and survey team members to ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with Department standards. Review pertinent facility information and survey history, prior to surveys, and participate in pre-survey team meetings. Utilize information from the pre-survey meeting to plan and implement onsite surveillance strategies. Participate in interdisciplinary survey discussions, arriving at decisions through team consensus. Develop written documents according to the federal principles of documentation. Conduct investigations of resident and facility complaints at the direction of the team leader and program managers. Provide direction in the appropriate interpretation and application of federal and state regulations at the discretion of the program director, program manager and team leader. Participate in other surveillance activities, including federal and state training programs. Function as the team facilitator on surveys when the team leader is unavailable.

Additional Comments Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
- Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
- NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- And many more.

This position requires proof of vaccination from COVID-19

*Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($77,029 - $86,140) and an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, LAK/HCS2/46736

Telephone 5184861812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LAK/HCS2/46736 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LAK/HCS2/46736, 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.

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