Nurse Consultant

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Remote; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work option

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The Nurse Consultant I role with Health & Human Services (North Carolina) conducts licensure and certification surveys for acute and home care providers. The position is home‑based in the Central/Eastern Region with travel across counties and overnight stays as needed.

You will review documentation, inspect facilities, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Ideal candidates are licensed RNs with strong knowledge of state/federal rules, experience in survey processes, and

Qualifications

• Experience applying State and Federal rules for acute care facilities.
• Hands-on management of medical records, diagnostics and lab services.
• Proficiency with Windows and basic MS Office for regulatory reports.
• Familiarity with operational and clinical practices in acute care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct licensure and certification onsite surveys for acute care hospitals and other provider types.
• Review facility documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Inspect hospitals and clinics for regulatory adherence.
• Evaluate ESRD providers and dialysis centers using compliance criteria.
• Assess rural health clinics and outpatient rehabilitation facilities for conformity.
• Examine medical records, pharmacy, labs and related clinical support functions.
• Document findings and coordinate survey activities within the region.

Skills

State & Federal rules application

Documentation management

Windows & MS Office proficiency

Clinical operations knowledge in acute

Survey-related equipment handling

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Nurse Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60090392 Grade MH16

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 The Nurse Consultant I conducts licensure and certification surveys to determine whether acute and home care providers meet required State Licensure and Federal Certification regulations. This role includes both onsite inspections and in‑office documentation reviews across a range of provider types, including acute care hospitals, critical access hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, abortion clinics, cardiac rehabilitation programs, ambulatory surgery centers, end stage renal disease providers, rural health clinics, and outpatient rehabilitation facilities. Survey activities support the statewide assurance of safe, lawful, and effective health care delivery. Work requires applying regulatory standards to assess clinical and operational practices and verify compliance with mandated requirements. The position is home‑based within the Central/Eastern Region and requires travel throughout assigned counties. This job requires frequent travel, within assigned counties and statewide, including overnight stays.

Key Duties

• Conduct licensure and certification onsite surveys for acute care hospitals and other designated provider types.
• Review facility documentation in office to determine compliance with applicable State Licensure and Federal Certification regulations.
• Inspect critical access hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, abortion clinics, cardiac rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory surgery centers for regulatory adherence.
• Evaluate end stage renal disease providers and dialysis centers using established compliance criteria.
• Assess rural health clinics, outpatient rehabilitation therapists, and rehabilitation facilities for operational and clinical conformity.
• Examine medical records, diagnostics, pharmacy services, laboratory operations, and related clinical support functions for required documentation standards.
• Review facility processes involving clinical nutrition, food service, patient rights, and social services to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Document survey findings in accordance with licensure and certification reporting requirements.
• Coordinate survey activities within the Central/Eastern Region, including travel to assigned counties.
• Follow defined procedures for conducting surveys, including preparation, onsite review, and post‑survey documentation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00 Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $82,761.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Preferred Skills

• Intermediate‑level experience applying State and Federal rules and regulations for acute care facilities, demonstrated through direct involvement in licensure or certification review processes.
• Proficient documentation management skill demonstrated through hands‑on work with medical records, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, laboratory services, clinical nutrition, food service, patient rights, and social services programs.
• Demonstrated skill in using of Windows and basic MS Office applications demonstrated through organizing survey materials, reviewing facility documentation, and preparing regulatory reports.
• Advanced familiarity with operational and clinical practices in acute care hospitals, cardiac rehabilitation programs, abortion clinics, dialysis centers, and ambulatory surgery centers, demonstrated through direct survey or review experience.
• Strong operational proficiency in managing survey‑related equipment and work materials, demonstrated through routine handling of items weighing up to 25 pounds during onsite inspections and documentation reviews.

***ANTICIPATED VACANCY*** The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

The Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

Must Be A Licensed Registered Nurse

The Position Is A Fully Remote Work Option

This Is A Home-Based Position In The Central/Eastern Region And Should Reside In Wake, Johnston, Pitt, Harnett, Lee, Chatham, Durham, Orange, Franklin, Cumberland, Hoke, Wayne, Nash, Wilson, Edgecombe, Or A Surrounding County

This Job Requires Frequent Travel, Including Overnight Stays

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift personal luggage and work materials/equipment (20-25 pounds). Able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.

About the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR): 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.

About the Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section: The Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section oversees state‑licensed and federally certified health care providers to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements related to the quality of care delivered. The section’s regulatory scope covers a wide range of program areas, including clinical laboratories, acute care and psychiatric hospitals, nursing facility beds within hospitals, rural primary care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiac rehabilitation programs, abortion clinics, home care and home health agencies, hospice agencies, nursing pools, end stage renal disease facilities, rural health clinics, outpatient rehabilitation providers, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and portable x‑ray suppliers. In support of this oversight, the section conducts surveys and complaint investigations to verify continued compliance with state and federal laws governing health care quality.

Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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. Visit the website forState Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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. 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.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date.