NURSE SURVEYOR SUPERVISOR I JC-538255

California Department of Public Health; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

California Department of Public Health seeks a Nurse Surveyor Supervisor I to provide first-level supervision of Nurse Surveyors, enforcing licensing and certification standards for health care facilities. The role supports the department's mission and collaborates with program staff to ensure high-quality work.

A hybrid telework schedule may be available, with up to 25% travel. Applicants must hold a valid RN license, as required by the NS classification.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license as required by the minimum qualifications of the NS classification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field staff of Nurse Surveyors and oversee survey activities to enforce licensing and certification standards.
• Communicate with health facility operators and administrators on policy and regulatory interpretations.
• Coordinate with program personnel to ensure quality work and meet department goals.
• Travel up to 25% is required.
• Work under the direction of the NSS II; hybrid telework may be available.

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.

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.”

“ The CDPH is currently 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 position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing the first level of supervision to Nurse Surveyors responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations. The Nurse Surveyor Supervisor I (NSS I) reviews all reports, surveys and correspondence prepared by field staff, and State Fire Marshalls. The NSS I communicates with the public and health facility operators/administrators on policy, procedures, and regulatory interpretations. The NSS I is responsible for working together with Program personnel to ensure quality work and performance, in order to achieve established goals and objectives and fulfill the mission of the Department.

Up to 25% travel is required.

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

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

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

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: 11/23/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-538255

Position #(s): 580-845-8051-006

Working Title: Nursing Surveyor Supervisor

Classification: NURSE SURVEYOR SUPERVISOR I

$8,240.00 - $10,246.00

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Bernardino County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time