Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Care Surveyor 2 - 46513
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $120120 to $129781 Annually
Street Address Office of Aging and Long Term Care, Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance
320 Carleton Avenue- Suite 5000
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidate: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Health Care Surveyor 2, G20, or community Nursing Services Consultant Home Health Services 1, G18 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or the Civil Service Law OR Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title G18 or higher and meeting the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed below.
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 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 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 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. Good understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly work, excel, outlook as well as SharePoint. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification and investigatory experience.
Duties Description This incumbent will function as a complaint investigator, conducting interviews of residents, family representatives and the Interdisciplinary team; reviewing medical records, care plans, discharge planning; and performing quality assurance. Additionally, the incumbent will conduct post survey revisits both onsite and offsite and be involved in immediate jeopardy and healthcare emergency situations as they arise. The incumbent will write and review statements of deficiencies and case summary reports, ensuring consistency with applicable federal requirements, general grammar principles and evidence obtained; ensure all reports are appropriately entered into the applicable database, consistent with the applicable terms of use; and will be responsible to review and recommend approval of facility-prepared plans of correction and where applicable, conduct post-survey revisits to verify compliance.
Additional Comments This position requires travel at times to areas unserved by public transit. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification is required within one year of date of employment.
Posted Salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($81,720 - $91,381), a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400, and an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $35,000.
Non-competitive appointment via the HELP Program.
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...
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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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Room 2217
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/HCS2/46513 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/HCS2/46513, 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.