Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor) Durham and surrounding counties

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor) to ensure compliance of nursing homes with regulations through inspections. This home-based position requires a licensed Registered Nurse with strong clinical skills and effective communication abilities. The role involves significant travel within designated counties, conducting inspections and completing survey reports.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Community service leave

Parental leave

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in the relevant area.
• Strong clinical nursing background.
• Ability to compose technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Complete survey reports based on inspections.
• Make decisions independently or with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical nursing background

Effective communication

Technical report writing

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina

Job description

Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor) Durham and surrounding counties

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Description of Work

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

Recruitment Range: $57,712 to $85,846

The Nursing Home Surveyor (Nurse Consultant I) position involves regulatory activities to determine compliance of nursing homes with federal and state requirements through inspections.

Job Responsibilities Include:

1. Applying laws, regulations, rules, and protocols established by the state or federal government.
2. Making decisions independently or with interdisciplinary team members.
3. Completing survey reports.

Must pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 2 years of hire.

This is a home-based position servicing Durham County and surrounding regions (Durham, Alamance, Caswell). The Surveyor spends an average of three days per week in nursing homes conducting inspections. Occasional inspections on weekends and nights may be required. While scheduling aims to be regional, overnight stays may be necessary when facilities are more than 60 miles from the home base.

About NC Department Of Health And Human Services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) aims to serve vulnerable populations by hiring dedicated professionals. We seek qualified clinical professionals committed to providing excellent care to North Carolinians.

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, the NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick leave, community service leave, and parental leave for eligible employees.

Visit the state benefits website for more information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong clinical nursing background, including assessment, care planning, and care delivery.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to compose technical reports with good grammar.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina with at least one year of experience in the relevant area.

Supplemental and Contact Information

DHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and reasonable accommodations. For more information, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

Applicants should provide comprehensive information on their application, including employment history, education, licenses, and certifications. Resumes alone are not accepted.

For veteran or National Guard preferences, appropriate documentation must be attached.

Applicants may need to undergo a criminal background check. Degree evaluations and transcripts from foreign institutions must be verified for U.S. equivalency.

For application status, log into your NC Government Job Opportunities account. For technical support, contact NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.

Note: Benefits are available for permanent and time-limited appointments; temporary roles do not include benefits.

Answer all supplemental questions thoroughly, providing supporting information within the application.