Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS)

NY HELP YesAgency Health, Department ofTitle Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 46706Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social ServicesSalary Grade 22Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $113178 to $124230 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type Contingent PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 5%Workweek VariableHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 9 AMTo 5 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? YesTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty AlbanyStreet Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care / Center for Residential Surveillance/ Division of Adult Care Facility and Assisted Living Surveillance875 Central AvenueCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12206Duties Description The incumbent is a lead clinician in the Central Office Survey Unit and in that capacity, will serve as a clinical advisor to the adult care facility surveillance program. The incumbent will review citations for clinical impact, provide clinical insight on observed and proposed facility practices through record and/or policy and procedure analysis, analyze citation data to identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes through training and develop and deliver such training, chair the clinical subcommittee of the program quality assurance committee, and perform onsite surveillance as needed to identify practices and support development of programmatic enhancements. The incumbent will review and provide quality assurance on operational documents required by the facilities. The incumbent will supervise lower level staff to assist in meeting the expectations of this mission-critical position, and perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidate: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as Health Care Surveyor 3(Nursing) G22, and able to meet the below non-competitive requirements.Non-Competitive Candidates: Possession of a license aand current registration as a registered professional nurse in NYS; and three years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.Substitution: a bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute forgone year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.Preferred Qualifications: Registered professional nurse with experience as a direct caregiver in a long-term care setting. Experience developing, reviewing and maintaining policies and procedures and corrective action measures in the aged and aging population. Demonstrated experience in oversight of quality assurance, leading teams, developing effective and efficient processes, and supervision of lower level staff. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualiifications Test certified. Flexibility and eagerness to make a difference for aged and aging New Yorkers.Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. Some of the tasks associated with this position may require incidental travel, including to areas unserved by public transportation. The incumbent must pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Certification Test (SMQT) within 1 year of appointment. Work Hours will be discussed at the time of hire.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email to make a request.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resource Management Group, BV/HCS3/46706Telephone (518) 486-1812Fax 518-473-3395Email Address AddressStreet Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State PlazaCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12237Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference BV/HCS3/46706 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/HCS3/46706, 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.

Created: 2026-03-04