Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Health Care Surveyor 4, G-25 OR current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a qualified title and eligible for transfer to Health Care Surveyor 4 under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law (NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service at G-22 or higher and meeting the noncompetitive minimum qualifications listed below.
“NON- Competitive: possession of a license and current registration as a registered
professional nurse in New York State; a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and four years of
post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical
experience. One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.”
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Hospital Surveillance recertification and the complaint survey process and State and Federal laws and regulations. Strong leadership skills in management of professional staff and committee participation. Supervisory experience. Ability to motivate staff and correct performance issues. Quality assurance and performance improvement experience. Staff training/staff development experience. Excellent critical thinking and problem solving, communication, computer, written and organizational skills. The ability to function independently, prioritize and address multiple tasks and responsibilities. Scheduling expertise. Strong acute care experience and/or dialysis experience.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Federal Survey Manager, the Consultant Nurse ensures that surveyor staff follow the Federal and/or State survey process. Follows protocals and uses all appropriate survey tools. Supervises staff including submission and probation and performance evaluations reports within the required timeframes. Monitors and responds to staff leave requests and review travel and timesheets within the required timeframes. Training new and existing staff. Ensures survey team develps and completes statements of deficiency using principles of ducmentationon and reviews and approves plans of correction within required timeframes. Ensures surveys are scheduled , completed and closed within the mandated timeframes. Responds to telephone inquiries complaints and assigns appropriate staff to investigate or review complaints/allegations, interacts with facilities, agencies, providers and the public in professional manner. Participates in emergency preparedness drills and responds to emergencies.
Additional Comments Current and continued registration with the NYS Education Department to practice as a Registered Nurse is required for employment.
This position requires proof of vaccination from COVID-19
**Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate and job rate for PS&T Grade 25 ($88,161.00 $111,111.00) and an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $35,000 and downstate Adj $3, 026.
“Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. “
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Name Human Resources Management Group, LAK/HCS4/51319
Telephone
Fax (518) 473-3395
Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LAK/HCS4/51319 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LAK/HCS4/51319, 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.