Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Care Surveyor 3 (NY HELPS) - 47106

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $132178 to $143230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 80%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Westchester

Street Address Office of Aging and Long Term Care, Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Nursing Home & ICF/IID Surveillance

145 Huguenot Street, 6th Floor

City New Rochelle

StateNY

Zip Code10801

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will serve as a Team Leader and conduct onsite investigations and post survey revisits. Verify facility compliance with State/Federal regulations. Prepare reports and write statements of deficiency based on findings. Consult with interdisciplinary team and evaluate resident care according to CMS regulations. Provide clinical consultation during onsite investigations/surveillance. Review investigative reports and statements of deficiency; Review pertinent facility information and survey history, prior to surveys, and participate in pre-survey team meetings. Utilize information from the pre-survey meeting to plan and implement onsite surveillance strategies. Participate in interdisciplinary survey discussions, arriving at decisions through team consensus; Develop written documents according to the federal principles of documentation. Conduct investigations of resident and facility complaints at the direction of the team leader and program managers. Provide direction in the appropriate interpretation and application of federal and state regulations at the discretion of the program director, program manager and team leader; Including, but not limited to, participating in other surveillance activities, including federal and state training programs. The incumbent will support the program as needed including assisting with emergency preparedness and management activities when needed, including off-hours.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) and able to meet the below minimum qualifications.

Non-Competitive Candidates: Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and three 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: Excellent leadership skills and ability to lead and participate on an interdisciplinary team. Excellent interview, observational, and writing skills, and an ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports. Demonstrated experience in oversight of quality assurance and the ability to make determinations relative to facility compliance. Ability to develop effective and efficient processes and supervise staff. Flexibility and dedication to make a difference for aged and aging New Yorkers. Experience with the aged and aging population is key, 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. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Testing certification.

Additional Comments Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T SG22 ($93,178 - $104,230) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $35,000 and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

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

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 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov 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.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference BV/HCS3/47106 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/HCS3/47106, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.