Assisted Living Surveyor - Generalist/LPN

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Remote; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Standard and supplemental retirement

NCFlex benefits program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Generalist – Licensed Practical Nurse in the Adult Care Licensure Section. The role focuses on regulatory inspections of assisted living facilities and overnight respite programs to ensure compliance with licensure rules and statutes.

The position requires travel across the Eastern Region, with reimbursement for travel expenses. A North Carolina LPN license is required, and the incumbent will work remotely with occasional on-site

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current nursing practice and care planning for long-term care.
• Experience applying rules and standards to ensure compliance and conduct surveys.
• Strong written and oral communication with ability to document in technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections of licensed adult care homes and overnight respite programs to determine licensure compliance.
• Analyze survey findings and document them in a legally defensible manner.
• Provide technical assistance to facilities and potential providers.
• Provide regulatory oversight and technical guidance to county DSS staff.
• Communicate findings clearly in both oral and written formats.

Skills

Nursing practice

Regulatory compliance

Technical reporting

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's in health, human services, or related field

Master's in social work

Bachelor's in nutrition/food service management

Job description

About Us

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 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Location & Travel

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.

Salary

Salary Range: $55,221 - $96,639

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $75,930

Contract & Work Arrangement

This Position Is A Fully Remote Work Option. This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

Preferred 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.

Benefits

• Employees can participate 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 is available to eligible employees.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.

EEE Statement

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.

Minimum 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.

Additional Information

For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.