Health Care Surveyor 2 (NY HELPS - 82713

Duties

The incumbent functions as a member of an interdisciplinary surveillance team that can include nurses, social workers, registered dietitians, and sanitarians; and performs the following duties as assigned.

- Surveys nursing home providers throughout the region, performing provider and patient interviews, reviewing provider-developed materials for appropriateness, and collecting evidence to support findings.

- As needed, supports licensure of new nursing home providers and/or training programs by reviewing provider-developed policies and procedures to ensure clinical accuracy and support ongoing success.

- Supports emergency preparedness activities and/or initiatives underway in other long-term care programs to support the overall mission of the Department and/or the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State;
• One (1) year of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical 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 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, an ability to appreciate how the aging process affects outcomes, and clinical knowledge and experience with Long Term Care and the aging population;
• Understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook as well as SharePoint;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility and dedication.

Additional Comments

This position requires travel to areas often underserved by public transit. The successful incumbent must be flexible and available to work varied hours, which may include weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies and/or provide guidance relative to off-hours investigations, as needed. Work hours to be determined at time of hire.

Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Certification is required within one year of the date of employment.

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

Benefits

• 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...

About the Role

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.

Contact Information

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.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference BV/HCS2/82713 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/HCS2/82713, 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.