Nurse Surveyor Acute Health Facilities (HSC II)

Requirements

• Registered Nurse and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of nursing, and/or in the delivery of health care services.
• Licensing Requirements : (This must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class)
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine, as issued by the State Board of Nursing.
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• Agency information:
• The mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification is to ensure Maine's citizens receive quality and effective health care and social services by developing and applying regulatory standards that help people have safe and appropriate outcomes.
• Application Information:
• For questions about this position, please contact James Allen, RN, HSS at James.Allen@maine.gov
• Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
• To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
• Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
• No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-on

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Additional Information

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Health Services Consultant II Opening Date: May 29, 2026 Closing Date: June 11, 2026 Job Class Code: 4385 Grade: 24 Salary: $60,299.20 - $82,576.00 per year Position Number: 02000-1953 Location: Augusta, Lewiston, Portland Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. This position is dispatched from the Surveyor's home, is usually only M-F, and has no shift, on-call, direct care, or holiday work. 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. Core 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 Although you will be a Team Lead: You will not have to do annual performance reviews of your team members, and You will not have to do any other supervisory duties. This position does require statewide travel and occasional overnight stays; in addition, it may be necessary to conduct occasional early morning, night, or weekend survey work. Preferred candidates will ALSO have: Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements for acute healthcare facilities; Experience working in acute healthcare settings; Demonstrated critical thinking skills; Knowledge of CMS software and CMS's Principles of Documentation; Ability to build and lead teams; Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; and A valid driver's license.

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