Job Description

Job Description and Duties

*Employees appointed to this classification shall receive a Recruitment and Retention Differential of $200 per month.**

*This classification is authorized to receive a starting salary rate of $9,293  under Pay Scales Section 5.

Please note: All qualified applicants must possess a valid Registered Nursing (RN) license as required by the Minimum Qualifications of the NS classification. Lower- level licensure, such as that of a Vocational Nurse (LVN) is non-qualifying for this classification.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and wellbeing of California’s diverse people and communities, specifically those who receive home health services from home health agencies (HHA).

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Chief of the Provider Technical Assistance Section. The Nurse Surveyor (NS) acts as the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Educational Coordinator, supporting the administration of the OASIS program as required by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The incumbent serves as a liaison with managers and supervisors in Field Operations Division district offices and assists representatives of Home Health Agencies (HHAs) to ensure continuing compliance with certification standards for direct patient care. The NS also supports the Centralized Program Flex Unit (CPFU) in the evaluation of program flexibility, workforce shortage waiver and patient needs waiver applications from health care facilities and provides recommendations to management for these requests.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Nurse Surveyor Supervisor II.

Please use this link to take the NS Exam:

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Telework Information:

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and  start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(525784)  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE : Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.   Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

Statement of Qualifications  Instructions:

1) Please describe your registered nursing experience and/or clinical residency experience. Include the start and end dates (month and year) for each job, duties performed, level of responsibility, and community and/or clients served.

2) Please describe your experience as a liaison with internal and external agencies or other groups.  

3) Please describe your experience researching regulations, statutes, and/or regulatory agency guidance, and providing technical assistance to stakeholders.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting .  Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours

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