NURSE SURVEYOR JC-524365

Department Information At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Center for Health Care Quality (Center) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These agencies have separate yet sometimes overlapping jurisdictions. The Center is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, the Center cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. The Center also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators. “The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.” “CDPH is an E-Verify Employer” Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov Job Description And Duties **Employees appointed to this classification shall receive a Recruitment and Retention Differential of $200 per month. ** Please note: All qualified applicants must possess a valid Registered Nursing (RN) license as required by the Minimum Qualifications of the HFEN classification. Lower- level licensure, such as that of a Vocational Nurse (LVN) is non-qualifying for this classification. This is a reposting o f JC-524365 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration. The Nurse Surveyor (NS) conducts inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for conformity with licensing and certification requirements of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and for compliance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to medical care. Advises healthcare facility administrators and community agencies regarding State health facilities inspections, licensing, and certification programs. Primary responsibility is for uniform application and enforcement of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, pharmacy, social, dental, and related services. Extensive travel will be required. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. If New To California State Service, You Will Need To Have Taken And Passed The Examination For This Classification In Order To Be Hired For This Position. If You Are a Current State Employee, But Do Not Have Transfer Eligibility Or List Eligibility, You Will Need To Have Taken And Passed The Examination For This Classification In Order To Be Hired For This Position. Please Go To CalHR’s Website To Review The Exam Bulletin https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4909 Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Final Filing Date: 9/24/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-524365 Position #(s): 580-844-8011-088 Working Title Nurse Surveyor Classification NURSE SURVEYOR $7,430.00 - $9,757.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Kern County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time