Health Care Surveyor 2 - 46882

Permanent Transfer Candidate: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Care Surveyor 2, G20.

Non-Competitive: 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 or master's degree in Nursing can be substituted for the one year of required general 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 leggal defesible reports. 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 flexibility and dedication. Clinical knowledge and experience with Long Term Care and the aging population. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification. Good understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly work, excel, outlook as well as SharePoint. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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: Conduct the survey/investigative process in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner that is consistent with Department policies and procedures, ensuring that survey assignments are completed in an accurate, comprehensive, and efficient manner; Document findings of survey investigations in a clear, well organized, objective, and relevant manner to support surveillance/enforcement actions, ensuring that reports are well written, focused on substantive elements of an issue, and are factually supported; Review and make recommendations regarding physician’s orders, pharmacy communications and medical care provided to long-term care residents; Monitor correction of deficiencies and identify areas of substandard performance within area of medical care and make recommendations for follow-up action; Act as liaison with the supervisor/program manager regarding problems encountered in the surveillance/ investigative process; Demonstrate professional competence and responsibility in the performance of duties by conducting surveys/investigations in a tactful and professional manner, with minimal disruption to facility staff; Demonstrate sound professional knowledge as well as thorough knowledge of applicable regulations, interpreting policies/regulations accurately and clearly; Communicate findings/significant issues clearly, appropriately, and promptly to facility staff and program managers; Demonstrate professional discretion in communicating with facilities and with other surveyors, working independently or in consort with other professional staff; Maintain a current knowledge base within the scope of clinical expertise, Department policy, and state and federal regulations, cooperating and participating in program modifications and assignments; Prepare correspondence in a concise, comprehensive, and appropriate manner in accordance with required timeframes; Review pertinent aspects of an issue and demonstrate an ability to articulate significant issues in a focused manner that encompasses an understanding of regulations, Department policy, and professional knowledge;
Prepare for and participate in enforcement proceedings by providing accurate, reliable, objective, and responsive testimony that supports Department findings by (a) Identifying systems problems, giving scope and examples in a comprehensive, clear, and objective manner, and (b) demonstrating professional knowledge and sound personal judgment in the conduct of survey activities and in the formulation of any resulting deficiency citations that are well developed and expressed in a manner that accurately conveys the noted problems; Report issues that need direct input and may impact on region, Division, and Department policy; Respond to public health emergencies and participate in preparedness related activities, training and exercises as directed and needed.

This position requires travel at times to areas unserved by public transit. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification will be required within on year from date of employment.

Posted Salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($79,342-$88,721) and an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000.
Non-competitive appointment via the HELP Program.
This position requires travel, including to locations that may not be serviced by public transportation.

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.

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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm