Long-Term Care Surveyor

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Health Services Consultant

Opening Date:August 28 2026

Closing Date:September 11 2026

Job Class Code:4381

Grade:07-22 (Nurses)

Salary:$55702.40 - $75920.00 per year

Position Number:0

Location:Lewiston or Portland

Currently this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

We are looking for a professional who thrives in a team environment yet works well independently to support the Department of Health and Human Services mission to promote health and safety for all Maine people.

What can you expect to do as a Long-Term Care Surveyor

Work as part of a team of surveyors conducting licensing inspections and investigating complaints (aka allegations) about care in nursing homes and some assisted living facilities;

Complete reports known as Statements of Deficiencies outlining what if any rules/regulations facilities failed to follow;

Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information regarding allegations;

Participate in training including mandatory on-line training required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS);

Complete CMSs 2.5-hour Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 1 year of date of hire:

Ensure that facilities are complying with both Federal and State licensing requirements; and

Provide technical assistance to facilities to ensure they understand those regulations.

This position does require statewide travel and occasional overnight stays; in addition there may be a necessity to conduct an occasional early morning night or weekend survey.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Nurse and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of nursing and/or in the delivery of health care services.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine as issued by the State Board of Nursing.

Preferred candidates will also have:

Knowledge of federal and Maine regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities

Experience working in nursing homes hospitals home health agencies ambulatory surgical centers and/or other healthcare facilities

Demonstrated critical thinking skills

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Demonstrated ability to write concisely clearly and with correct grammar spelling punctuation and sentence structure

Demonstrated ability to communicate politely professionally and effectively in writing and verbally

Demonstrated experience working productively and professionally both on your own and with a team

Demonstrated ability to maintain objectivity and professionalism during occasional unusual and stressful circumstances

Demonstrated ability to draw valid conclusions and make independent decisions;

Demonstrated ability to be a positive team member;

A valid Maine drivers license; and

Reliable transportation.

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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 States 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 Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC) provides regulatory oversight to protect vulnerable populations from harm and substandard quality of care by enforcing state and federal regulations related to the provision of health services.

Application Information:

For questions about this position please contact Celine Donohue at

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application please contact

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12213.60 - $13650.48 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding non-birthing and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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