[Hiring] Nurse Consultant I @State of North Carolina

Role Description

Work as a Facility Compliance Consultant (Surveyor) in the Adult Care Licensure Section involves regulatory activities to determine 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, Wayne, Greene, Pitt, Craven, Beaufort, Martin, Bertie or adjacent counties.

This position requires frequent travel and works in the field conducting inspections. Travel is mainly in the assigned region and requires occasional to frequent overnights depending on the inspection schedule. 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.
• 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 and unrestricted driver’s license and have the ability to drive for statewide travel as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
• One year of experience in the area of specialization.

Benefits

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