Non-Competitive: possession of a license and current registration to practice nursing in
New York State; and two years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative
or professional clinical experience or Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service as a Health Care Surveyor 2, G20, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title G18 or higher and meeting the Non-competitive minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience as an RN in an acute care setting and familiar with the hospital surveillance process and State and Federal Laws and Regulations. The candidate must be highly motivated, possess excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to function independently and work as a member of a team, prioritize and address multiple tasks and responsibilities; scheduling expertise. Must have a strong knowledge of databases and be computer literate. In addition, the ideal candidate must have excellent writing and editing skills and be able to effectively interpret laws and regulations governing health care facilities and health care providers in New York State. Dialysis experience is a plus.

Under the direction of the HCS 3 or 4 , the HCS 2 will conduct and participate in federal and/or state surveys, conducting surveillance activities at various health care facilities throughout the MARO region, to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. The HCS 2 is also responsible for preparing Statements of Deficiency using Principles of Documentation and reviews and approves Plans of Correction within required timeframes. May also review facilitiy policy and procedures for Certificate of Need and conduct onsite pre-opening surveys for licensure.

• Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($77,029 - $86,140) and an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000.

• 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
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

• 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..
  

• Maintaining licensure and registration is a condition of continued employment.