Review Vacancy
TitleSenior Nutritiion Services Consultant - 46716
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79928 to $101197 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance
295 Main Street
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent, or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Health Systems Specialist 2 (Nutrition), G20 and current registration as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registrationand eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: Current clinical care and food service knowledge. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Long Term Care experience. Experience with supervision of professional multidisciplinary staff in the performance of health care, or the regulation of health care.
Duties Description Conduct and/or facilitate on-site surveys independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team by observing and evaluating nursing home resident care against established standards. Interview staff, review records, and observe the delivery of all health care services to individuals under the facility's care, to ensure services follow accepted clinical standards and treatment plans. Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary survey team responsible for evaluating nursing homes to ensure compliance with federal, state and department regulations and policies. Participate in surveys, medical off-site reviews and other audit mechanisms to determine the adequacy and suitability of nutritional and all other health care services in meeting the needs and problems of nursing home residents. Meet with clinical nutrition staff in nursing facilities concerning the quality of existing nutritional programs. Serve as a nutritional services expert for other survey staff. Review and investigate care complaints and incidents to identify and resolve areas of facility non-compliance. Identify facility areas of non-compliance and develop statements of deficiencies for issuance to facilities. Evaluate plans of corrections developed by facilities to address deficiencies. Conduct oversight of other professional staff in the performance of surveillance functions. Participate in other program-related activities as needed.
Additional Comments Statewide travel, including overnights and travel to areas not served by public transportation is required. This position requires the passing of the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Certification Test (SMQT) within one year from date of hire.
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...
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
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Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street RM 2217, Corning Tower, ESP
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/SNSC/46716 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/SNSC/46716, 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.