NURSE SURVEYOR JC-533373

California Department of Public Health; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Nursing Surveyor to inspect and evaluate health facilities in Butte County for compliance with state and federal licensing and certification rules.

You will conduct inspections, investigations, surveys, and advisories to facility administrators, with extensive travel and a hybrid telework option under policy. Applicants must hold a valid RN license; salary ranges from $7,430 to $9,757 monthly; position permanent, full-time.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid RN license required by the NS classification.
• Extensive travel is required.
• Hybrid telework option may be available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for licensing and certification compliance.
• Advise facility administrators and community agencies on state and federal health facility requirements.
• Apply and enforce applicable laws, rules, and regulations in nursing, physician, restorative, pharmacy, social and related services.

Skills

Inspection experience

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Public health knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year. CDPH is an E-Verify Employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

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 $$9,022 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.

The Nurse Surveyor (NS) conducts inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for conformity with licensing and certification requirements of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and for compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to medical care. Advises healthcare facility administrators and community agencies regarding State health facilities inspection, licensing, and certification programs. Primary responsibility is for uniform application and enforcement of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, pharmacy, social, dental, and related services. Extensive travel will be required.

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH's Telework Policy and Procedures.

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

Take The NS Exam

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4909

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 Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 10/8/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533373

Position #(s): 580-864-8011-051, 580-864-8011-041

Working Title: Nursing Surveyor

Classification: NURSE SURVEYOR

$7,430.00 - $9,757.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Butte County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time