Nurse Surveyor Acute Health Facilities

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

7d•$58,219 - $79,331

About The Position

The Nurse Surveyor works within the Medical Facilities Unit of the Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC), Department of Health and Human Services. As part of a team of professionals, the role helps ensure that Maine health care facilities comply with applicable state and federal regulations and laws. Facilities include home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, portable x-ray providers, outpatient therapy providers, and rural health centers. Usually working in a team of two or three, the Nurse Surveyor helps determine whether facilities meet certification or licensing requirements and investigates complaints involving neglect, abuse, and other issues. The role participates in preparing statements of deficiencies under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Principles of Documentation when required. Other work includes reviewing survey documents, attending entrance and exit conferences, and completing required training, including CMS training. These are entry-level positions that usually work Monday through Friday and do not involve supervision, shift work, on-call duties, direct care, or holiday work. Work takes place in facilities and either at home or in a DHHS office in Augusta, Lewiston, or Portland. Statewide travel is required, and overnight travel is often required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with three years of progressively responsible experience in nursing and/or 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

Experience working as a nurse in a hospital, particularly in medical/surgical, emergency department, operating room, or intensive care unit settings.
Experience working as a nurse in ambulatory surgical centers, home health care agencies, dialysis facilities, or hospices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, federal and state regulatory requirements for acute health care facilities.

Responsibilities

Help determine whether health care facilities meet requirements for certification or licensure.
Investigate complaints involving neglect, abuse, and other issues.
Participate in writing statements of deficiencies using CMS Principles of Documentation when required.
Conduct pre-survey document reviews of pertinent information as assigned by the survey’s Team Coordinator.
Participate in entrance and exit conferences with the survey team and facility leadership.
Participate in training, including mandatory training required by CMS.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and three or more weeks of annual vacation leave, with accrual increasing with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
12 days of sick leave per year.
State-paid portion of employee-only health insurance premiums, covering 85%–95% depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit that reduces employee-only premiums by 5%, subject to program requirements.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.