OIG Nurse Surveyor III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21004303
- Class code
- 21004303
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for OIG Nurse Surveyor III is $4,040 to $6,464 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 $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21004303.
- 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 | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | 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
Enforces state licensure regulations for health facilities by assessing the quality of care and services. Performs complex, technical certification surveys and complaint investigations to determine compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services regulations (CMS); and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Conducts technical surveys and complaint investigations to inspect nursing and allied services in health care facilities for compliance with applicable requirements related to participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Evaluates the performance and effectiveness in the provision of health care services. Provides recommendations to CMS on the actions to take regarding the deficient practice found during their investigations. Provides enforcement case information and consultation with CMS related to enforcement remedies. Independently conducts complex surveys and complaint investigations to inspect nursing and allied services in health care facilities.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: See special requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for two years of required experience as a Registered Nurse. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. KRS 314.041; http://www.kbn.ky.gov/. Must possess Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) certification by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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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