OIG Nurse Surveyor I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21004301
- Class code
- 21004301
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for OIG Nurse Surveyor I is $3,339 to $5,343 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $40,071 to $64,114 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21004301.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,339 | $5,009 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,562 | $5,343 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $20.55 | $30.82 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Under direction, assists in the enforcement of state licensing regulations for health facilities. Performs guided certification surveys and investigations to determine compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations. Learns to complete all aspects of the survey process. Begins Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) certification training and testing as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Observes the quality of patient care and associated medical records; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Under directions, assists a team in performing inspections and investigative work related to health providers to determine compliance with applicable requirements related to participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Assists senior surveyors to complete all aspects of the survey process. Learns to conduct survey exit conferences. Learns to explain rules, regulations, and policies and renders assistance to health service facilities to ensure compliance of such facilities with The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services federal regulations.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: See special requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree will substitute for one year as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. KRS 314.041 ; http://www.kbn.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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