Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 47051

Position InformationNY HELPS: Yes55-b/c Eligible: NoAgency: Health, Department of Title: Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 47051Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social ServicesSalary Grade: 20Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range: From $127110 to $137504 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Contingent Permanent Internship: No Jurisdictional Class : Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage : 80%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 37.5Workday From : 9 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : Yes Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : New York Street Address : Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance : 90 Church Street City : New York State: NY Zip Code: 10007Job Specifics Duties Description : The incumbent functions as a member of an interdisciplinary surveillance team that can include nurses, social workers, registered dietitians, and sanitarians; and performs the following duties as assigned. The incumbent will survey nursing home providers throughout the region, perform provider and patient interviews, review provider-developed materials for appropriateness, and collect evidence to support findings to determine facility compliance with federal and state regulations. As needed; to support licensure of new nursing home providers and/or training programs, the incumbent may be assigned review of provider-developed policies and procedures to ensure clinical accuracy and support ongoing success. As part of a team environment, the incumbent may be asked to support emergency preparedness activities and/or initiatives underway in other long-term care programs to support the overall mission of the Department and/or the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care. Minimum Qualifications : Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing), SG20, and eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law OR current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title SG18 or higher and able to meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed below.Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS: 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. 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 clinical knowledge and experience with Long Term Care and the aging population. Excellent interview, observational, and writing skills and the ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports. Understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook as well as SharePoint. Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and dedication. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification. Additional Comments : This position requires travel to areas often underserved by public transit. The successful incumbent must be flexible and available to work varied hours, which may include weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies and/or provide guidance relative to off-hours investigations, as needed. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Certification is required within one year of the date of employment. *Specific work hours are TBD within standard department hours.When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.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 more...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: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make a request.The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.How to Apply Name : Human Resource Management Group Telephone : View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax : View phone number on click.appcast.io Email Address : View email address on click.appcast.io Street : Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217: City : Albany State : NY Zip Code : 12237Notes on Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to View email address on click.appcast.io, with Reference MM/HCS2/47051 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MM/HCS2/47051, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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