Nurse Consultant

State of North Carolina; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The Nurse Consultant I role with the Division of Health Service Regulation, part of the State of North Carolina, is a fully remote, home-based position serving the Central/Eastern Region. The Nurse Consultant conducts licensure and certification surveys for acute and home care providers and travels frequently within assigned counties.

Requires an active NC RN license and at least one year of relevant experience; duties include onsite surveys, documentation review, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with North Carolina registration.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in health-care regulation or survey work.
• Experience reviewing licensure and certification applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct licensure and certification surveys onsite and review documentation.
• Perform reviews of diverse provider types and assess compliance with state and federal rules.
• Coordinate survey activities within the Central/Eastern Region and manage travel.
• Document findings and prepare regulatory reports.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation management

MS Office proficiency

Field survey experience

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

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 Include:

• 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

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:

• 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

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

Must Be A Licensed Registered Nurse

This 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 for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

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. 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.

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.

EEO 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.