Nurse Surveyor – Acute Health Facilities
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 role 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. Responsibilities include interviewing complainants, performing record reviews and observations, writing "Statements of Deficiencies" that outline regulatory violations, assisting team members to ensure compliance with CMS requirements, participating in mandatory training, and ensuring facilities comply with federal and State licensing requirements. Although the role is titled "Team Coordinator," it does not involve annual performance reviews or other supervisory duties. The position requires statewide travel and occasional overnight stays, as well as potential 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 (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)
- 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 for all employees welcoming a child
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
