The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Schedule and perform surveys at hospitals and diagnostic and treatment centers (end stage renal disease facilities, ambulatory surgery centers and clinics to meet State and Federal requirements and supervise program staff). Develop and implement regional program policies, procedures, and guidelines. Plan and direct responses to emergencies and public health outbreaks. Represent the State with outside organizations and providers.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidate: Current NYS Dept. of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service as Health Care Surveyor 4 (Nursing) Grade 25 or current Dept. of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title grade 23 or higher and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 or section 52.6 under civil service law and able to meet the non-competitive requirements below.Non-Competitive via NY HELPS: possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and four years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience. One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an acute care setting (hospital, diagnostic and treatment center, end stage dialysis facility, or ambulatory surgery center). Clinical experience preferred required. Excellent leadership skills. Ability to lead and participate on interdisciplinary teams. Ability to be flexible, change work assignments on short notice to meet the needs of the program. Excellent interview, observational, and writing skills, and an ability to translate collected information into legally defensible reports. Demonstrated experience in oversight of quality assurance and the ability to make determination relative to facility compliance. Ability to develop effective and efficient processes and supervise staff. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Testing certification.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.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...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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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