Long-Term Care Surveyor

State of Maine • Portland, ME

12d • $55,702 - $75,920 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the Department of Health and Human Service’s mission to promote health and safety for all Maine people. The Long-Term Care Surveyor will work as part of a team to conduct licensing inspections and investigate complaints about care in nursing homes and some assisted living facilities. Responsibilities include completing reports on rule violations, interviewing complainants and witnesses, participating in mandatory training, ensuring facility compliance with Federal and State licensing requirements, and providing technical assistance to facilities. This role requires statewide travel, occasional overnight stays, and may involve conducting early morning, night, or weekend surveys.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse
• Three (3) 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.
• A valid Maine drivers’ license
• Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of federal and Maine regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities
• Experience working in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, ambulatory surgical centers, and/or other healthcare facilities
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with diverse individuals
• Demonstrated ability to write concisely, clearly, and with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure
• Demonstrated ability to communicate politely, professionally, and effectively in writing and verbally
• Demonstrated experience working productively and professionally both on your own and with a team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain objectivity and professionalism during occasional unusual and stressful circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to draw valid conclusions and make independent decisions
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive team member

Responsibilities

• Conduct licensing inspections and investigate complaints about care in nursing homes and some assisted living facilities.
• Complete reports, known as “Statements of Deficiencies,” outlining any rules/regulations facilities failed to follow.
• Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information regarding allegations.
• Participate in training, including mandatory on-line training required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”).
• Complete CMS’s 2.5-hour Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 1 year of date of hire.
• Ensure that facilities are complying with both Federal and State licensing requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to facilities to ensure they understand those regulations.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child (including non-birthing and adoptive parents)
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level