Registered Nurse Surveyor Level III (HCA/DHI #74626)

Job Posted 4/27/2025
State of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
United States
Job Description
$31.11 - $49.78 Hourly

$64,714 - $103,542 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HH

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Our Vision
  • Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission
  • We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals
  • Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
  • Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
  • Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
  • Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Registered Nurse Surveyor Level III will:
  • Perform initial, recertification surveys and complaint investigations of health facilities establishing, monitoring and enforcing quality standards to assure the safety and wellbeing of residents, patients, and clients to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

How does it get done?

The Registered Nurse Surveyor Level III is responsible for:
  • Determining whether healthcare is delivered appropriately and meets state and federal compliance standards;
  • Determining if patients' needs are met after observation of treatments (e.g. intravenous therapy, tube feedings, wound dressing changes) and observation of the care provided by a variety of treatment settings;
  • Determining the adequacy of staffing and assessing the delivery of care based on observations of nursing care in progress;
  • Performing lead surveyor duties and training;
  • Supporting the ACC Program Manager and ACC supervisors.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico residents are the primary customers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has:
  • RN experience working in: Acute Care, Critical Access Hospitals, Home Health, Hospice, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Dialysis Facilities, Rural Health Clinics.

Minimum Qualification

Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Substitution Table

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Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must Possess and maintain a current Defensive driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office and in acute and continuing care facilities with extensive computer and some phone usage. Some sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending reaching and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds may be required. Very Extensive in-state travel with frequent overnight stays averaging one week at a time, is required. Occasional out-of state travel with the occasional overnight stay is required.

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Agency Contact Information: Kristina Gonzales Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.