Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 82742

Duties Description

The incumbent will serve as a Team Leader and conduct onsite investigations and post survey revisits. Verify facility compliance with State/Federal regulations. Prepare reports and write statements of deficiency based on findings. Consult with interdisciplinary team and evaluate resident care according to CMS regulations. Provide clinical consultation during onsite investigations/surveillance. Review investigative reports and statements of deficiency;
Review pertinent facility information and survey history, prior to surveys, and participate in pre-survey team meetings. Utilize information from the pre-survey meeting to plan and implement onsite surveillance strategies. Participate in interdisciplinary survey discussions, arriving at decisions through team consensus;
Develop written documents according to the federal principles of documentation. Conduct investigations of resident and facility complaints at the direction of the team leader and program managers. Provide direction in the appropriate interpretation and application of federal and state regulations at the discretion of the program director, program manager and team leader;
Including, but not limited to, participating in other surveillance activities, including federal and state training programs or emergency response.

The incumbent will serve as a Team Leader and conduct onsite investigations and post survey revisits. Verify facility compliance with State/Federal regulations. Prepare reports and write statements of deficiency based on findings. Consult with interdisciplinary team and evaluate resident care according to CMS regulations. Provide clinical consultation during onsite investigations/surveillance. Review investigative reports and statements of deficiency;
Review pertinent facility information and survey history, prior to surveys, and participate in pre-survey team meetings. Utilize information from the pre-survey meeting to plan and implement onsite surveillance strategies. Participate in interdisciplinary survey discussions, arriving at decisions through team consensus;
Develop written documents according to the federal principles of documentation. Conduct investigations of resident and facility complaints at the direction of the team leader and program managers. Provide direction in the appropriate interpretation and application of federal and state regulations at the discretion of the program director, program manager and team leader;
Including, but not limited to, participating in other surveillance activities, including federal and state training programs or emergency response.

Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) and able to meet the below minimum qualifications.

Non-Competitive Candidates:
Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and three years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.

Substitution: a bachelor's degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.

Excellent leadership skills. Ability to lead and participate on an interdisciplinary team. Excellent interview, observational, and writing skills, and an ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports. Demonstrated experience in oversight of quality assurance and the ability to make determinations relative to facility compliance. Ability to develop effective and efficient processes and supervise staff. Flexibility and dedication to make a difference for aged and aging New Yorkers.

Experience with the aged and aging population is key, 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. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Testing certification.

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. When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum…