NURSE SURVEYOR JC-538380

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

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking a Nursing Surveyor to conduct inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for licensing and certification compliance. This role emphasizes advising facility administrators on state and federal regulations and ensuring total patient care standards across nursing, physician, restorative, social, and related services.

This is a 12-month limited-term full-time position based in Orange County with hybrid

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license as required for HFEN classification.
• Role involves inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for licensing and certification.
• Extensive travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and CDPH regulations.
• Advise healthcare facilities and administrators on licensing, certification, and quality standards.
• Work across nursing, physician, restorative, social, and related services areas to enforce regulations.

Skills

Nursing

Inspections

Travel

Education

Registered Nursing (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.

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.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“ The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. ”

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

Job Description and Duties

This is a Limited Term position for up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.

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

Please note: All qualified applicants must possess a valid Registered Nursing (RN) license as required by the Minimum Qualifications of the HFEN 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.

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.

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lease use this link to take the NS Exam:

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

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 11/24/2026

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-538380

Position #(s)

580-841-8011-901

Working Title

Nursing Surveyor

Classification

NURSE SURVEYOR

$7,430.00 - $9,757.00

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Orange County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time