Quality of Care Facility Review Specialist 2 (Nursing)

Minimum Qualifications : A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.Current New York State Justice Center employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b / c service as a Quality Care Facility Review Specialist 2 (Nursing).Promotion : one year of permanent service as a Quality of Care Facility Review Specialist 1 (Nursing).Non-competitive : possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State and three years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience

• working in any of the following, or combination of the following : a New York State Office of Mental Health, Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections and CommunitySupervision, Office of Children and Family Services, Department of Health, StateEducation Department or Office of Addiction Services and Supports licensed orsupervised facility covered under the jurisdiction of the NYS Justice Center for theProtection of People with Special Needs; investigating complaints and allegations ofabuse and neglect of persons receiving care from a facility or provider covered under the jurisdiction of the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs; a medical facility; a child protective services organization; or as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
• Substitution : a bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of experience; and a master's degree in nursing may substitute for two years of experience.Job Duties : Under the general supervision of a Supervising Investigator, the Quality Care Facility Review Specialist 2 (Nursing) will perform the following duties : - May supervise or provide guidance to staff involved in reviewing, processing, and / or investigate cases regarding a wide variety of civil complaints, including such areas of allegations of abuse and / or neglect, and deaths.- Assist in the investigation of criminal offenses.- Conduct interviews, review and collect records, and gather / prepare relevant investigation materials.- Examine court, public and governmental records needed for investigation; in the preparation of evidence for trial by taking photographs, preparing diagrams, charts, etc.- Testify in adjudication proceedings concerning evidence gathered in investigations.- Serve as a liaison and coordinate investigative activities with investigators and law enforcement officers from various agencies.- Write narrative reports to effectively communicate the results of any review / investigations and make recommendations regarding case disposition.- Operate computers, photographic and recording equipment, and other related investigative equipment and resources.- Respond to incident scenes to collect evidence and interview witnesses, victims, or subjects.Additional Comments : Position eligible for annual geographic pay differential of $20,000 and increased hiring rate to Step 4, which are both reflected in the salary range of $118,232 - $125,255.Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https : / / www.justicecenter.ny.gov / The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including : - Holiday & Paid Time Off- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System- Affordable Health Care options- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost- NYS Deferred Compensation plan- Access to NY 529 College Savings ProgramPlease note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION : The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.govNOTE ON FINGERPRINTING : Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING : Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.This position is eligible for the $3,400 downstate adjustment.

Salary : $118,232 - $125,255