Nurse Surveyor – Acute Health Facilities

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

. Ensure Maine home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, ICF/IIDs, portable x-ray providers, outpatient therapy providers, and rural health centers comply with relevant State and federal regulations and laws .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,219 - $79,331 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing with a focus on compliance with state and federal regulations in healthcare settings. Proficient in conducting investigations, documentation, and effective communication with facility leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered NurseLicensed As A Registered Professional NurseThree Years Of Nursing ExperienceKnowledge Of Federal And State Regulatory RequirementsExcellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Team CollaborationInvestigative Skills

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ComplianceCMS Principles Of DocumentationAmbulatory Surgical CentersHome Health Care AgenciesDialysis FacilitiesHospicesMedical/Surgical NursingEmergency Department NursingOperating Room NursingIntensive Care Unit Nursing

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Maine home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, ICF/IIDs, portable x-ray providers, outpatient therapy providers, and rural health centers comply with relevant State and federal regulations and laws
Work in teams of 2–3 to determine whether facilities meet certification or licensing requirements
Investigate complaints of neglect, abuse, and other issues
Participate in writing statements of deficiencies using CMS Principles of Documentation
Conduct pre-survey document reviews
Participate in entrance and exit conferences with facility leadership
Participate in mandatory CMS training and other training
Perform other related duties as assigned
Work in facilities and either at home or in DHHS offices in Augusta, Lewiston, or Portland
Travel statewide, often including overnight travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of nursing and/or in the delivery of health care services
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine, as issued by the State Board of Nursing
Preferred: Experience working as a nurse in hospitals, particularly medical/surgical, emergency department, operating room, or intensive care unit
Preferred: Experience working as a nurse in ambulatory surgical centers, home health care agencies, dialysis facilities, or hospices
Preferred: Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred: Knowledge of or willingness to learn federal and state regulatory requirements for acute healthcare facilities
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
12 days of sick leave per year
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums at 85%-95%
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums at 100%
MainePERS retirement contributions equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Additional wellness benefits
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities