Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 47047

Job Title

The incumbent will be responsible to establish appropriate policies, procedures and trainings to support the appropriate inspection of Certified Nurse Aide, Personal Care Aide, and Home Health Aide/Advanced Home Health Aide Training Programs approved by the Department, recommending appropriate actions to improve outcomes and linking the Training Programs with appropriate quality assurance performance improvement practices. The incumbent will also conduct quality assurance reviews of inspections/surveys conducted and prepare a summary of findings with recommendations for performance improvement, including development and implementation of appropriate training. The incumbent will serve as a liaison between the Bureau and the Center of Home and Community Based Services. The incumbent will develop appropriate policies, procedures, surveillance tools, best practices, and trainings to ensure the regulation of the health care providers and ensure that care provided meets standards of practice and complies with State and federal statutes and regulations. To support these efforts, participation in the inspection of Training Programs approved by the Department may be required. The incumbent will be responsible to conduct quality assurance reviews of Certified Nurse Aide, Personal Care Aide and Home Health Aide/Advanced Home Health Aide Training Program complaint inspections, recommending appropriate quality assurance performance improvement practices. Develop and implement appropriate trainings and tools for both surveillance staff and Department approved Training Programs, evaluate effectiveness, and ensure appropriate training and tools are available to support optimal performance and other duties, as assigned.

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. Excellent interview, observational, and writing skills and the ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports. Experience developing, implementing and maintaining policies, procedures and trainings. 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 outcome. Experience with surveillance and regulation of health care providers to ensure that care provided meets standards of practice and complies with State and/or federal statutes and regulations. Understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook as well as SharePoint. Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility and dedication.

Additional Comments

Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T SG20 ($84,173 - $94,121) plus an additional Geographic Day Differential of $20,000. 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. 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 (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. 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.