[Hiring] Assisted Living Surveyor - Generalist/LPN @State of North Carolina

Role Description

Work as a Generalist – Licensed Practical Nurse in the Adult Care Licensure Section involves regulatory activities to determine compliance with state requirements for assisted living facilities and overnight respite programs.

• Work both independently or as a member of a professional health care team conducting on-site inspections of licensed adult care homes and overnight respite programs to determine the facility’s compliance with licensure rules and statutes.
• Analyzing survey findings and determining compliance with applicable rules and statutes then documenting findings in a legally defensible manner.
• Providing technical assistance to facilities and potential providers.
• Providing regulatory oversight and technical assistance to county Department of Social Services (DSS) staff.
• Position duties involve significant oral and written communication with facilities, staff and public.

Position will be home-based in the Eastern Region of the state and applicants should reside in Nash, Wilson, Edgecombe, Wayne, Greene, Pitt, Craven, Martin, Bertie, Northampton, Hertford, Chowan or contiguous counties.

This position works in the field conducting inspections. The position requires frequent travel, sometimes on short notice within these counties, including occasional overnight stays. Position may utilize a state vehicle if available, a rental vehicle or their personal vehicle for travel. Travel expenses, including food, lodging, and transportation, are compensated by the State of North Carolina at the NC Office of State Budget and Management’s established rates.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current nursing practice, assessment, and care planning with long term care experience.
• Experience applying rules, statutes, and/or standards to ensure compliance in the area of work, including participating in or conducting state or federal surveys, compliance audits, or accreditation surveys.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to document clearly and concisely in a technical report.
• Must possess and maintain an active, unencumbered North Carolina LPN license.

Requirements

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.”
• Generalist: Bachelor's degree in a health, human service, or educational related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Social Work: Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field OR Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Dietetics: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or food service management from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field, eligible for registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Excellent comprehensive benefits including health insurance options.
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
• Participation in the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• Paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Company Description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.