StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Care Surveyor 4 - 47086

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $10816 to $131111 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address Office of Aging and Long-term Care Nursing Home and IICF Surveillance

90 Church Street

City Manhattan

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Health Care Surveyor 4, G-24 OR current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a qualified title and eligible for transfer to Health Care Surveyor 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 or contingent-permanent competitive service at G-22 or higher and meeting the open competitive minimum qualifications listed below).
Open Competitive: possession of a license and current registration to practice nursing in New York State; a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and four years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience. One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Nursing Home Surveillance process and State and Federal Regulations. Strong leadership skills in management of professional and administrative support staff. Participation in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, staff training/development. Excellent investigative, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Scheduling experience preferred. High proficiency in written and verbal communications. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications, Adobe, electronic filing and data transfer and uploading. Ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize as required. Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) certified.

Duties Description The Health Care Surveyor Nurse 4 will schedule surveys and complaint investigations in accordance with Survey and complaint managers under the direction of the Regional Area Director. Review investigative reports and statement of deficiencies, facility plans of correction, and post survey activities. Recommend enforcement actions. Identify training and performance initiatives for staff. Provide field supervision of surveillance staff. Participation in quality assurance meetings to achieve Statewide standards and consistency; identify training needs and coordinate in-service education for clinical and support staff to continually improve knowledge and performance; supervise, guide and act as a resource to survey teams in the performance of surveillance activities to determine compliance with Federal, New York State and Local Health and Life Safety Code regulatory requirements; clarify survey protocols for program staff and providers Participate in recertification surveys and complaint investigation according to program needs. Provide clinical and survey process guidance to staff.

Additional Comments This position involves travel in areas which may not be serviced by public transportation. Weekends and off hour work may apply. Candidates for Nursing Home Surveillance positions must pass SMQT(Surveyor Minimal Qualifications Test) as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to conduct surveys. Training will be provided prior to scheduling of examination.


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
• New York State 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.. "

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Name Human Resources Management Group, LAK/HCS4/47086

Telephone 518-486-1812

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/HCS4/47086 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LAK/HCS4/47086, 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.