Acute Health Facilities Surveyor

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Health Services Consultant II—Team Leader

Opening Date:
January 8, 2026

Closing Date:
January 22, 2026

Job Class Code: 4385

Grade: 24

Salary: $60,299.20 – $82,576.00*

* Salary range is non-negotiable

Position Number:

Location:

Bangor

This position is dispatched from the Surveyor’s home, is usually only M-F, and has no shift, on-call, direct care, or holiday work.

We are looking for a professional who thrives in a team environment, yet works well independently, to support the Department of Health and Human Service’s mission to promote health and safety for all Maine people.

• Lead a team of surveyors as you conduct inspections and investigate complaint allegations in acute-level providers such as hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, and others;
• Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information regarding complaint allegations;
• Perform record reviews and observations in facilities;
• Write reports known as “Statements of Deficiencies,” which outline the rules/regulations that the facility failed to follow;
• Assist your team members to ensure Statements of Deficiencies comply with the requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”);
• Participate in training, including mandatory online training required by CMS;
• Ensure that facilities comply with both federal and State licensing requirements;

• You will not have to do annual performance reviews of your team members;
• You will not have to do any other supervisory duties.

This position does require statewide travel and occasional overnight stays; in addition, it may be necessary to conduct occasional early morning, night, or weekend survey work.

Registered Nurse and a four (4) 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 acute healthcare facilities;
• Experience working in acute healthcare settings;
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills;
• Knowledge of CMS software and CMS’s Principles of Documentation;
• Ability to build and lead teams;
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• A valid driver’s license.

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State’s population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification is to ensure Maine’s citizens receive quality and effective health care and social services by developing and applying regulatory standards that help people have safe and appropriate outcomes.

For questions about this position, please contact James Allen, RN, HSS, via email to:
James.

Allen

To apply , please upload a resume and cover letter
** with your application. In your cover letter, you must provide the following information: