Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) - 47043

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: 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 an ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports; and 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.

The incumbent functions as a member of an interdisciplinary surveillance team that can include other 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.