Assisted Living Surveyor

Health & Human Services; Town of Sampson (WI); Remote; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, seeks a Nurse Consultant I (NS) to conduct on-site inspections of adult care facilities and respite programs, analyze findings, and provide technical assistance.

The role requires NC RN licensure with at least one year in the specialty, strong written and oral communication, and willingness to travel statewide in the eastern region.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current nursing practice, assessment, and care planning.
• Experience applying rules, statutes, and/or standards to ensure compliance in inspections and surveys.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to document clearly in technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections of licensed adult care homes and respite programs.
• Analyze survey findings and determine compliance with rules and statutes; document findings.
• Provide technical assistance to facilities and potential providers.
• Coordinate regulatory oversight and provide assistance to county DSS staff.
• Communicate with facilities, staff and the public, orally and in writing.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Education

NC RN license

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Nurse Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60054246 Grade MH16

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.

Description of Work

Work as a Nurse Consultant 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 Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Pender, Sampson, Brunswick, New Hanover, Johnston, Duplin, Lenoir, Jones, Onslow, Carteret 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $62,044 - $102,371Recruitment Range: $ 59,792- $98,557

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• 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.

Supervisory experience.

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift/carry personal luggage and work materials/equipment (20-50 pounds).

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Minimum Education and Experience: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.