Nurse Surveyor Acute Health Facilities

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Health Services Consultant

Opening Date:
July 9, 2026

Closing Date:
July 22, 2026

Job Class Code: 4381

Grade: 07-22 (Nurses)

Salary: $55,702.40 - $75,920.00 per year

Position Number:

Location:

Augusta, Lewiston, Portland

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

These positions are entry-level, usually only M-F, do not supervise, and do not require shift, on-call, direct care, or holiday work. The work is done in facilities, and either at home or in one of the DHHS offices in Augusta, Lewiston or Portland. Statewide travel is required, and overnights are often required.

As a Nurse Surveyor within the Medical Facilities Unit of DLC, you will be part of a team of professionals responsible for ensuring Maine’s home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (“ICF/IIDs”), portable x-ray providers, outpatient therapy providers, and rural health centers are complying with all relevant State and federal regulations and laws.

You will usually be part of a team of 2-3 of your co-workers as you determine whether facilities meet the requirements to be certified or licensed, and as you investigate complaints of neglect, abuse, and other issues.

You will participate in writing the statement of deficiencies (“SOD”) using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) Principles of Documentation, if you and your team determine a SOD is required.

You will also:

• Conduct pre-survey document reviews of pertinent information as assigned by your survey’s Team Leader;
• Participate in entrance and exit conferences with your team and facility leadership;
• Participate in training, including mandatory training required by CMS; and
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Registered Nurse and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of nursing and/or in the delivery of health care services.

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine, as issued by the State Board of Nursing.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements for the types of healthcare providers listed above;
• CMS Certification in any or all of the types of providers listed above;
• Knowledge of CMS’s Principles of Documentation;
• Knowledge of CMS’s databases ASPEN and/or iQIES;

For questions about this position, please contact Matthew Kelly, Acute Care Program Manager at Matthew.

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Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.

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• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave – All employees who are welcoming a child—including…