Overview
The California Department of Public Health is seeking to fill the position of Nurse Surveyor for the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ).
About the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ):
The Center for Health Care Quality is the largest center in CDPH, with over 1,500 employees in 17 District Offices across all 58 California counties. CHCQ also supervises over 300 Los Angeles (LA) County enforcement agents. The Center is responsible for regulatory oversight of licensed health care facilities and health care professionals to ensure safe, effective, and quality health care. CHCQ fulfills this role by conducting periodic inspections and complaint investigations of health care facilities to oversee compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
CHCQ licenses and certifies over 14,000 health care facilities and agencies in California in 30 different licensure and certification categories. In addition, CHCQ oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.
Beyond the regulatory role of CHCQ, the Center also serves California with public policy and prevention activities. In this capacity, CHCQ writes Title 22 and other health care facility regulations, serves as technical assistance for policy and legislation, and has a robust Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response Office. In addition, the Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Program has teams who partner with local public health agencies in reducing HAIs at the local level and assist in emergency disasters throughout the state.
About the Role:
The Nurse Surveyor (NS) supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan. The NS-Specialty Trainer is responsible for protecting public safety in health care facilities by implementing statewide training plans which address the training needs of all program staff (surveyors, consultants, administrative and support staff). The NS-Specialty Trainer acts as an expert in the survey and certification process. Extensive and frequent travel and entering Health Care Facilities is required. The incumbent works under the direction of the Nurse Surveyor Supervisor I (NSS I) of the CHCQ Field Ops Training Unit.
Special Requirements:
Possession a valid California Registered Nursing (RN) license.
Responsibilities:
· Develops virtual, in-person, and hybrid training programs in conjunction with various departments. Communicates with field offices and consultants on newly established concepts associated with Federal and State surveys. Updates web-based training sites, training documents, and resources utilized by field offices. Develops, revises, and presents specialty training curriculum throughout the State to meet field office workload. Assists in identifying Statewide training opportunities and helps develop targeted program plans to meet these opportunities. Networks with facility providers, health care consumer advocates, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and internal stakeholders on internal and external training projects.
· Researches, develops, and revises New Surveyor Academy (NSA) modules as federal and state regulations change. Provides virtual, in-person, and hybrid classroom oversight and coordination of training, as assigned. Researches and collaborates with field office management, consultants, and subject matter experts to revise and update other targeted training of specialized subjects. Prepares for, and travels to, assigned field office surveys to participate in coaching and mentoring activities. Prepares and develops refresher training presentations for a variety of facility types. Collaborates with other program staff in the development of staff training.
· Provides in-person, virtual, and hybrid in-service training to all new or revised Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Identifies resources and arranges for and/or provides in-service education in a variety of venues, web-based, in-person, and hybrid, as necessary to meet field staff needs.
· Responsible for developing, updating, and revising survey resources that the field offices use to meet departmental training goals and objectives for the individual skill development of training surveyors, supervisors, consultants, and managers. Attend assigned field office staff meetings, as requested, to assess the educational needs of the office. Attends Federal and State sponsored training programs, in-service trainings, and continuing education courses to keep up to date on program and content knowledge. Shadows district office surveys and investigations as needed to provide targeted training.
· Collaborates with Field Training Supervisors and field office staff along with headquarters regarding training needs.
The deadline to apply is August 23rd, 2026.
Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/4fZ9UyY
Link to Minimum Qualifications: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4909
New to the State application process? To be considered for this role, you must follow the directions below. We do not accept applications from external platforms.
1. Create a CalCareer account by going to CalCareers.ca.gov.
2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.
3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take, and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the exam/assessment search tab.
4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.
Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.
At 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.
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At 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.
