Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 46945

Health Care Surveyor 2

The Health Care Surveyor 2 will be responsible for the surveillance and regulation of home health care providers to ensure that care provided meets standards of practice and complies with State and Federal statutes and regulations. The Health Care Surveyor 2 will perform quality assurance review, conduct surveys or complaint investigations of home care providers, or investigate complaints of alleged misconduct on the part of the professional health care providers. Activities may include: reviewing quality assurance efforts; functioning independently or serving as a member of a survey or investigative team, investigating patient complaints and other complaints concerning home care providers, individuals, and health care professionals including conducting interviews of patients, family members and health care professionals. In addition, the Health Care Surveyor 2 would be expected to write clear and concise reports using agency software; utilize computer systems to evaluate medical data; and identify patterns of questionable practice.

Minimum Qualifications

Permanent Transfer Candidate: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Health Care Surveyor 2, G20, or community Nursing Services Consultant Home Health Services, G22 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 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 non-competitive minimum qualifications listed below. Non-Competitive 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 may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing may 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; excellent interview, observational, and writing skills and the ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports; Experience with the aged and aging population, especially in the provision of direct patient care as a human services or clinical professional, an ability to appreciate how the aging process affects outcomes, and clinical knowledge and experience with Long Term Care and the aging population; Understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook as well as SharePoint; Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility and dedication, and Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification.

Additional Comments

Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($84,173 - $94,121) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $35,000 and a Location Pay of $4000.00. 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: If 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.