Nursing Home Surveyor - Nurse Consultant - Cabarrus, Davidson, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union

NCdotGov; Greensboro (NC); Remote; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health department in North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Home Surveyor to conduct inspections, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations in nursing homes. The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse with effective communication skills and a strong clinical background. This home-based role involves regional travel within specified counties and contributes to public health by enforcing quality care standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance options

Retirement plans

Flexible benefits program (NCFlex)

Qualifications

• Must pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 2 years of hire.
• Minimum one year of experience in specialization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory inspections of nursing homes.
• Complete and submit survey reports.
• Make informed decisions with or without team collaboration.

Skills

Strong clinical nursing background

Effective communication skills

Technical report writing

Knowledge of nursing home standards

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina

Job description

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

Recruitment Range: $57,712 - $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:

• Applying laws, regulations, rules, and protocols that have been established by the state or federal government.
• Making decisions in conjunction with interdisciplinary team members or independently.
• Completion of survey reports.

Must pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 2 years of hire. This is a home-based position servicing the Cabarrus, Davidson, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union 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.

About NC Department of Health and Human Services:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.

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.

Management Preferences:

• Strong clinical nursing background, including assessment, care planning and delivery of care.
• Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to compose technical reports using good grammar.
• Basic knowledge of nursing home state and federal standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Residence in one of the following counties: Cabarrus, Davidson, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.