Nurse Surveyor – Acute Health Facilities

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Health Services Consultant II

Opening Date:August 6 2026

Closing Date:August 19 2026

Job Class Code:4385

Grade:24

Salary:$60299.20 $82576.00

Position Number:02000-1951

Location:Lewiston Portland Augusta

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 Survey Team Coordinator

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 Coordinator:

You will not have to do annual performance reviews of 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Nurse and a 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.

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;

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; and

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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 mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification is to ensure Maines 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 Matthew Kelly RN Program Manager Acute Care 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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