Nurse Consultant I/Educator/Policy Writer - Caswell Developmental Center

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center, part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Nurse Consultant I to assist leadership in ensuring compliance with nursing standards and policies for residents with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs.

The role develops educational programs, policies, and procedures, while monitoring quality improvement and coordinating training for nursing staff. Exempt from certain HR rules; sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with state and federal laws, standards and accrediting bodies relevant to healthcare.
• Ability to teach nursing staff through orientation and on-the-job training.
• Ability to gather, compile, and analyze data.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and teaching techniques.
• Ability to work with facilities and external organizations in planning and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Director II and Assistant Director of Nursing in ensuring compliance with Nursing Practice Act and standards.
• Develop educational materials and training curriculums and instructional sessions.
• Develop policies and standards to ensure safe, competent nursing care for residents.
• Provide direct observation of clinical services and monitor quality improvement initiatives.
• Support data collection and policy implementation activities.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Data analysis

Nursing staff education

Policy development

Collaboration with facilities

Job description

Employer and Division

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center Job Classification Title Nurse Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60053017 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 primary purpose of this position is to assist the Nurse Director II and Assistant Director of Nursing in assuring compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, ICF/IID standards, OSHA regulations and mandated Department of Health and Human Services policies, the development of educational materials and training curriculums and instructional sessions; develop policies and standards to assure delivery of safe, competent nursing care to approximately 200 individuals who have intellectual disabilities and varying acute/chronic medical disorders; establish new/revised clinical policies and procedures based on evidenced based recommendations, changing technology and acute medical needs of individuals; provide direct observation of clinical services; assist the Nurse Director II and Nurse Supervisor III in data collection and monitoring quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of policies and procedure.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00

A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

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:

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of state and federal laws standards, certifying and accrediting bodies, guidelines, and regulations applicable to area of assignment.
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles and teaching techniques.
• Ability to gather, compile, and perform preliminary analysis on data.
• Ability to effectively teach nursing staff and other employees as appropriate through orientation and on-the-job training.
• Ability to work in partnership with facilities/supervisory and management staff and outside organizations in planning, scheduling and providing services.

This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency.
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here .

About Caswell Developmental Center

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

Supplemental Contact Information

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.

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