Title: State Survey Agency Nurse Director

Application Deadline Date: 09/23/2026

Req ID: 55437

Department: Disabilities Aging & Independent Living

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $51.73

Maximum Salary: $81.48

Overview

The State of Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection is looking for an experienced regulatory processional, who wants to take their Registered Nursing career to the next level and who is committed to protecting the general public, elders and disabled in Vermont, to serve as the State Survey Agency Nurse Director. The State Survey Agency Nurse Director oversees the State Licensing and Federal Certification program for most healthcare facilities and providers/suppliers in the State of Vermont including, but not limited to:

Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Home Health & Hospice agencies
End Stage Renal Dialysis centers
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Portable X-ray suppliers
Assisted Living Residences
Residential Care Homes
Therapeutic Community Residences
Outpatient clinical settings

The role requires applicants to have significant experience with interpreting, applying and enforcing regulatory and statutory requirements, preferably in a healthcare setting. It also requires extensive knowledge of medical and nursing standards of practice in a variety of healthcare settings, as well as extensive knowledge of other health care disciplines. Executive functions including policy making, program planning, budget development, oversight of grant applicants and administrative responsibility including visionary leadership. Responsibility for nursing survey services provided within the department for regulatory oversight of health care providers and suppliers.

Duties include integration of work to assure adherence to nursing scope and standards of practice, workforce development, and quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement measures and evaluation of quality outcomes for the state survey agency. Work includes; extensive collaboration with Federal, Professional, Management and Executive personnel; advocacy groups, interested parties and involvement with the State Legislature.

This position supervises a staff of Registered Nurses, Surveyors, Managers and Administrative staff who evaluate federal and state regulatory compliance in Vermont's healthcare providers and support the work of this Division.

This position is office-based, and is subject to State policies on office-based requirements. This position has a Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call hours. A private means of transportation is required for any travel that may be necessary. RN licensure is required.

Who May Apply

This position, State Survey Agency Nurse Director (Job Requisition #55437), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Joe.Nusbaum@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in standard office setting but with predictable need for field travel for which private means of transportation must be available. The role may require performance of duties outside of the normal workday and workweek. Interaction with state and federal officials is frequent. Meetings with providers, fiscal agent, and interested publics may elicit strong feelings and create stressful situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of (or eligible for) licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license AND eight (8) years or more of professional nursing experience INCLUDING three (3) years or more of managerial or supervisory experience.

Requires SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

NOTE: Must maintain Vermont licensure as a Registered Nurse OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license as a condition of employment.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with applicable hiring standards, fingerprint supported criminal record checks, adult and child abuse registry checks, the Office of Inspector General exclusion database, and motor vehicle driving record checks, as appropriate to the positon under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into a classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.