Nurse Consultant I (Nursing Home Surveyor)

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

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Nurse Consultant I (NS) to conduct regulatory inspections of nursing homes across designated NC counties. The role involves survey work, reporting findings, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

This home-based position requires NC RN licensure and at least one year of related experience. Travel includes overnight stays when facilities are far from home base; typical weeks include three days onsite at

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an RN in North Carolina.
• One year of experience in the area of specialization or related field.
• Strong ability to assess, plan, and document care in reports.

Responsibilities

• Surveying nursing homes during routine surveys and complaint investigations.
• Completing survey reports, including statements of deficiency and complaint findings.

Skills

Strong clinical background

Communication skills

Technical report writing

Education

Registered Nurse license (NC)

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Nurse Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60054032 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 Nursing Home Surveyor (Nurse Consultant I) position involves regulatory activities to determine compliance of nursing homes with federal and state, federal and state requirements through inspections. Job responsibilities include:

• Surveying nursing homes during routine surveys and complaint investigations.
• Completing survey reports, including statements of deficiency and complaint allegation findings.

Must pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) after training.

This is a home-based position servicing Alexander, Allegheny. Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Catawba, Davie, Gaston, Henderson, Iredell, Madison, Polk, Surry, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties region.

The Nursing Home Surveyor spends an average of three days per week in nursing homes conducting inspections. Occasionally inspections are required on weekends and night shift. Although management attempts to schedule inspections within a region, the consultant needs to expect overnight stays when the nursing home is greater than 60 miles from their home-base.

Salary & Recruitment Range

Salary Range: $62,044 - $102,371

Recruitment Range: $62,044 - $80,000

Candidates & Skills Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Strong clinical background, including assessment, care planning and delivery of care.
• Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to compose technical reports using good grammar.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required.

Position Funding & Closing Date

This position is funded in part through federal funds. This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Division Responsibilities

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

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.

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Equal Opportunity & EEO Statements

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.

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

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