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Nurse Surveyor Acute Health Facilities (HSC II)

State of Maine

Portland, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,299.20–$82,576
SKILLS
Acute Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Consulting, Content Management Systems (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation, Driver's License, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Hospice Care, Hospital, Leadership, Licensing, Nursing, On Call, Online Training, People Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, Maine
POSTED
18 days ago
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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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

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.

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