Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 47058
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $123173 to $133121 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance
90 Church Street
Duties Description The incumbent will function as a member of an interdisciplinary surveillance team investigating complaints from resident/facility/family representative for multiple downstate counties, conducting interviews of residents, family representatives and the Inter disciplinary team; reviewing medical records, care plans, discharge planning and quality assurance; and conducting post survey revisits both on site and off site. The incumbent will be involved in immediate jeopardy situations as they arise and will also be part of a healthcare team for monitoring health emergencies; participate on recertification surveys as needed. The incumbent will be conducting onsite post survey revisits; responsible for writing and reviewing statements of deficiencies and case summary reports; reviewing data received from Central Intake on the ASPEN system, entering surveillance data into ASPEN, and uploading documents and summaries into electronic filing systems; reviewing data received from Central Intake on the ASPEN system, entering surveillance data into ASPEN, and uploading documents and summaries into electronic filing systems.
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.
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 constructive criticism, and display constant professionalism as a representative of the Department. Excellent interview, observational, and writing skills, and an 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. Clinical knowledge and experience with Long Term Care and the aging population. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification. Good 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 Training Certification is required within one year of the date of employment. *Specific work hours will be TBD within standard department hours.
Posted Salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($84,173 - $94,121) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000) and Downstate Adjustment Pay ($4,000).
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...
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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.
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Name Human Resource Management Group, SM/HCS2/47058
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
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 SM/HCS2/47058 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HCS2/47058, 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.