Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 46945

This position involves the surveillance and regulation of home health care providers to ensure compliance with State and Federal statutes and regulations. The Health Care Surveyor 2 will perform quality assurance reviews, conduct surveys or complaint investigations, and investigate alleged misconduct by professional health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Review quality assurance efforts of home care providers.
• Function independently or as part of a survey/investigative team.
• Investigate patient complaints and other allegations concerning home care providers, individuals, and health care professionals.
• Conduct interviews with patients, family members, and health care professionals.
• Write clear and concise reports using agency software.
• Utilize computer systems to evaluate medical data and identify patterns of questionable practice.

Requirements

• Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.
• Two years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
• 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 and display professionalism.
• Excellent interview, observational, and writing skills, with the ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports.
• Experience with the aged and aging population, particularly in direct patient care or clinical roles.
• Clinical knowledge and experience with Long Term Care and the aging population.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and dedication.
• Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification.

Pay

Salary range: $84,173 – $94,121 (includes statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20), plus an additional $35,000 Geographic Pay Differential and $4,000 Location Pay.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package worth 65% of salary.
• Holiday and paid time off.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System.
• Shift and geographic pay differentials.
• Affordable health care options, with 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.

Schedule

This position may require travel throughout New York State, including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.