Nurse Surveyor – Acute Health Facilities
About The Position
We are looking for a professional who thrives in a team environment, yet works well independently, to support the Department of Health and Human Service’s mission to promote health and safety for all Maine people. This position involves leading a team of surveyors to conduct inspections and investigate complaint allegations in acute-level providers such as hospitals, hospices, and ambulatory surgical centers. The role includes interviewing complainants and witnesses, performing record reviews and observations, and writing detailed reports known as “Statements of Deficiencies” that outline regulatory non-compliance. While the role is titled Team Coordinator, it does not involve annual performance reviews or other direct supervisory duties. The position requires statewide travel and occasional overnight stays, with the possibility of conducting early morning, night, or weekend survey work.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Four (4) 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
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements for acute healthcare facilities
- Experience working in acute healthcare settings
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of surveyors as you conduct inspections and investigate complaint allegations in acute-level providers such as hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, and others
- Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information regarding complaint allegations
- Perform record reviews and observations in facilities
- Write reports known as “Statements of Deficiencies,” which outline the rules/regulations that the facility failed to follow
- Assist your team members to ensure Statements of Deficiencies comply with the requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”)
- Participate in training, including mandatory online training required by CMS
- Ensure that facilities comply with both federal and State licensing requirements
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation 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 to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
- Additional wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
