Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor)

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Híbrido; USD 62 000 - 102 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Health & Human Services in North Carolina seeks a Nurse Consultant I (NS) to perform regulatory nursing home inspections, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements and preparing deficiency reports. The role is home-based with regular travel across Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Mason, Madison, and Mitchell counties, with possible overnights.

Ideal candidates are licensed registered nurses in NC with at least one year of relevant experience, capable of managing

Qualificações

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the area of specialization.
• Willingness to travel and work in multiple counties across NC.

Responsabilidades

• Perform regulatory nursing home inspections to assess compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Conduct routine surveys and complaint investigations and document findings.
• Prepare survey documentation and deficiency reports meeting federal standards.
• Coordinate inspection activities with facility staff and internal teams.

Conhecimentos

Regulatory nursing home inspections

Regulatory reporting

Written communication

Field travel

Time management

Formação académica

NC RN license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Nurse Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60054168 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 position performs regulatory inspections of nursing homes to determine compliance with federal and state requirements. The role conducts routine surveys and complaint investigations, documents findings, and prepares reports such as statements of deficiency and complaint allegation summaries. Work is home-based and requires regular travel within the assigned counties, with inspections occurring an average of three days per week and occasionally on weekends or night shifts. This position may require overnight stays when facilities are located more than 60 miles from the employee’s home base. Servicing Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Mason, Madison, and Mitchell counties. The selected candidate must complete federal training and pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT).

Key Duties

• Survey nursing homes during routine inspections to assess compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Conduct complaint investigations by gathering information, evaluating findings, and determining regulatory outcomes.
• Prepare survey documentation, including statements of deficiency and complaint allegation findings that meet federal reporting standards.
• Perform onsite inspections an average of three days per week within the assigned region.
• Complete inspections during occasional weekend or night schedules when required.
• Travel to nursing homes located more than 60 miles away and complete overnight stays when necessary.
• Participate in required federal training for nursing home surveyors.
• Successfully pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) following training.
• Engage in home-based administrative work, including review, analysis, and completion of survey reports.
• Coordinate inspection activities with facility staff and internal team members to support accurate and timely survey completion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $80,269.00

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:

• Demonstrated experience conducting regulatory nursing home inspections, including routine survey activities and detailed complaint investigations.
• Strong proficiency in preparing survey documentation such as statements of deficiency and complaint allegation reports with clear, accurate written detail.
• Applied clinical assessment skills in evaluating care practices, care planning, and service delivery during onsite inspections.
• Proven track record managing field assignments requiring consistent onsite presence, including three days per week in facilities and overnight travel for sites beyond a defined mileage threshold.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating regulatory findings through concise verbal explanations and well‑structured written reports.

REPOST - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This 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.

This Position Is Eligible For A Fully Remote Work Option.

Ideal Candidate Should Live In Or Near Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Mason, Madison, And Mitchell Counties.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to finger/talk/hear/smell
• Ability to lift luggage (20 – 50 pounds)
• Close visual acuity.

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 Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section

The Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section of DHSR regulates nursing homes in North Carolina, including combination homes that have both adult care and nursing home beds. Those receiving Medicare/Medicaid undergo routine federal inspections every nine to fifteen months, conducted by trained healthcare professionals. Surveys review many areas of care and operations, including resident rights, quality of care, staffing, safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness. The section investigates roughly 3,000 complaints each year, notifying complainants of the findings. When inspectors identify issues, they issue a Statement of Deficiency. The nursing home must submit a correction plan and may face penalties. Inspectors return to ensure all problems are resolved.

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.

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.

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 years of experience in the area of specialization.