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4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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OIG Nurse Surveyor II

Pay Grade14

Salary

$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of Inspector General

Location

Location Varies

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

This position reports to an office in Hopkinsville (Christian Co.), KY and works with a survey team in thefollowing counties: Allen, Ballard, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Hancock, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, McCracken, McLean, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, and Webster. We encourage applicants from these counties to apply.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performs many varied functions for the Cabinet for Health and FamilyServices. OIG has Six Divisions: Division of Regulated Child Care, Division of Health Care, Division ofAudits and Investigations, Certificate of Need, Division of Telehealth Services, and the Division of KentuckyHealth Information Exchange. These Divisions cover a wide variety of job tasks and duties in varied settingsthroughout Kentucky, which include inspecting and licensing childcare and healthcare facilities and services,conducting investigations of complaints in those facilities, conducting Medicaid fraud and other types ofcomplaints for the Cabinet. OIG is also responsible for managing Kentucky's Health Information Exchange,which is the technical infrastructure that enables doctors, hospital staff, and other healthcare providers toelectronically share patient health information.

This position does require extensive in-state travel, overtime, weekend work, and overnight stays depending onthe type of survey and the location of the facility being inspected. It also requires the physical ability andenergy to stand and traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• OIG Nurse Surveyor IIs conduct inspections of healthcare facilities and services for licensure and certification purposes.
• Coordinates and assists in the enforcement of state licensing regulations for health facilities.
• Performs certification surveys and investigations to determine compliance with The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations to include varied levels of health care services such as, acute care hospitals, hospice, and home health.
• Completes all aspects of the survey process.
• Completes training and obtains Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare.
• Conducts routine complaint investigations.
• Assists in the development of program information and materials.
• Observes the quality of patient care and associated medical records.
• Participates in conferences, webinars, and other types of training to improve knowledge and skills related to regulation of healthcare facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to interpret regulations, policy and procedures and apply them correctly.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedules, work assignments, travel, and overtime needs.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Proficiency with use of computers, tablets, smart phones for daily tasks.
• Physical ability and energy to stand and traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.
• Prefer applicants who are SMQT Certified.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends when needed.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight for several days depending on the location, length and type of survey being conducted.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-###-#### or

This position offers qualified candidates the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the mostvulnerable people in the state: the sick, the aged, and those with disabilities. It is life changing to knowyour job can make a huge difference in the quality of life for someone undergoing these challenges.

If you are a professional, self-motivated, positive person with a desire to use your clinical and peopleskills to improve healthcare in Kentucky, and you desire to work with a team of dedicated professionals whobelieve in their mission, we would love to welcome you to our OIG family!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:See special requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have two years' experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A bachelor's degree will substitute for one year as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. KRS 341.041; maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a healthcare setting, involves traversing health care facilities, and will sometimes require observation of home health agencies in private residences. Overtime, travel, overnight stays, and weekend work are required if on survey team.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Terri Gipson at ...@ky.gov or 502-###-####.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D