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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Health Services Consultant
Opening Date: July 9, 2026
Closing Date: July 22, 2026
Job Class Code: 4381
Grade: 07-22 (Nurses)
Salary: $55,702.40 - $75,920.00 per year
Position Number: 02031-2333
Location: Augusta, Lewiston, Portland
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
These positions are entry-level, usually only M-F, do not supervise, and do not require shift, on-call, direct care, or holiday work. The work is done in facilities, and either at home or in one of the DHHS offices in Augusta, Lewiston or Portland. Statewide travel is required, and overnights are often required.
Core Responsibilities:
As a Nurse Surveyor within the Medical Facilities Unit of DLC, you will be part of a team of professionals responsible for ensuring Maine’s home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (“ICF/IIDs”), portable x-ray providers, outpatient therapy providers, and rural health centers are complying with all relevant State and federal regulations and laws.
You will usually be part of a team of 2-3 of your co-workers as you determine whether facilities meet the requirements to be certified or licensed, and as you investigate complaints of neglect, abuse, and other issues.
You will participate in writing the statement of deficiencies (“SOD”) using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) Principles of Documentation, if you and your team determine a SOD is required.
You will also:
• Conduct pre-survey document reviews of pertinent information as assigned by your survey’s Team Leader;
• Participate in entrance and exit conferences with your team and facility leadership;
• Participate in training, including mandatory training required by CMS; and
• Other related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Registered Nurse and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of nursing and/or in the delivery of health care services.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine, as issued by the State Board of Nursing.
Preferred candidates will ALSO have:
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements for the types of healthcare providers listed above;
• CMS Certification in any or all of the types of providers listed above;
• Knowledge of CMS’s Principles of Documentation;
• Knowledge of CMS’s databases ASPEN and/or iQIES;
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The Division of Licensing and Certification (“DLC”) provides regulatory oversight to protect vulnerable populations from harm and substandard quality of care by enforcing state and federal regulations related to the provision of health services.
Application Information:
For questions about this position, please contact Matthew Kelly, Acute Care Program Manager at
Matthew.J.Kelly@Maine.gov
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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