Nurse Surveyor – California Department of Public Health

About the role

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Surveyor. In this role you will inspect, investigate, and evaluate health care facilities across the state to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, surveys, and investigations of health facilities for licensing and certification compliance.
• Assess conformity with state laws, rules, and federal regulations covering nursing, physician, pharmacy, dental, and related services.
• Provide guidance to facility administrators and community agencies on inspection and licensing programs.
• Document findings, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Travel extensively throughout California to perform on‑site evaluations.

Required profile

• Valid Registered Nursing (RN) license in California.
• Ability to work independently under the direction of the Nurse Surveyor Supervisor II.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the state.
• Strong understanding of state and federal health care regulations.

Required skills

• Valid RN license (credential verification required).

What we offer

• Recruitment and Retention Differential of $200 per month.
• Starting salary rate of $9,022 (subject to adjustments).
• Opportunities for professional development within a diverse public health agency.