Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, seeks a Nurse Consultant I to perform licensure and certification surveys, review documentation, and coordinate surveys across the Wake/Central Region. This is a fully remote/home-based role with travel to assigned counties.

Qualified candidates are licensed Registered Nurses with at least one year of relevant experience; strong regulatory knowledge, clear reporting, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in NC with one year of relevant experience.
• Experience applying state licensure rules and federal certification standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication when engaging with providers, public groups, and professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensure and certification surveys to assess compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Review Plans of Correction and deficiency reports; ensure corrective actions address cited deficiencies.
• Coordinate survey activities across the Wake/Central Region with regular travel to assigned counties.
• Interact with providers and public to communicate licensure requirements and survey processes.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Communication skills

Investigation & analysis

MS Office

Licensure/regulatory experience

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Agency and Position

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Nurse Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60054265 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 Registered Nurse conducts onsite and in‑office licensure and certification surveys to determine whether health care providers meet State Licensure and Federal Certification requirements. The role evaluates compliance across multiple program areas, including acute hospitals, critical access hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, abortion clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiac rehabilitation centers, end stage renal disease providers, portable X‑ray suppliers, rural health clinics, outpatient rehabilitation therapists, and rehabilitation facilities. Work includes completing standard and complaint surveys, preparing legally defensible deficiency reports, reviewing Plans of Correction, and responding to inquiries from the public and provider community. The position also engages with health care associations and civic groups to communicate program goals and requirements. This home‑based role operates within the Wake/Central Region and requires travel throughout assigned counties.

Key Duties

• Perform onsite standard and complaint surveys to assess compliance with State Licensure and Federal Certification regulations.
• Conduct in‑office documentation reviews to verify adherence to applicable regulatory criteria.
• Inspect acute hospitals, critical access hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, abortion clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiac rehabilitation centers, and end stage renal disease providers for regulatory conformity.
• Use observations, interviews, and record reviews to prepare deficiency reports documenting non‑compliance with required regulations.
• Review Plans of Correction submitted by providers and assess whether proposed corrective actions adequately address cited deficiencies.
• Intake complaints and concerns from the public and prepare them for investigation.
• Respond to written requests for licensure and certification information from providers, agencies, and the public.
• Provide clarification to providers and prospective providers on licensure and certification requirements and survey processes.
• Participate in meetings with health care associations, civic groups, and professional organizations to communicate program goals.
• Coordinate survey activities throughout the Wake/Central Region, including regular travel to assigned counties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $62,044.00-$102,371.00 Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $76,066.00 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:

• Expert‑level management skill demonstrated through performing regulatory tasks that require independent judgment, coordinated teamwork, and oversight of complex survey activities.
• Strong oral and written communication proficiency demonstrated through preparing clear compliance documentation and engaging effectively with providers, public groups, and professional organizations.
• Advanced investigative and analytical competency demonstrated through evaluating survey observations, record reviews, interviews, and compliance evidence during licensure and certification review processes.
• Intermediate computer proficiency demonstrated through use of Windows‑based systems, MS Office products, electronic data management tools, and digital submission workflows.
• Demonstrated experience applying state licensure rules, federal certification standards, and program policies across diverse health care settings, supported by prior regulatory or provider‑side work.

Anticipated 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 Must Be A Licensed Registered Nurse This Position Is A Fully Remote Work Option This Is A Home-Based Position In The Wake /Central Region And Should Reside In Wake, Alamance, Guilford, Forsyth, Orange, Durham, Caswell Counties.

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 Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section

The Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section oversees state‑licensed and federally certified health care providers to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements related to the quality of care delivered. The section’s regulatory scope covers a wide range of program areas, including clinical laboratories, acute care and psychiatric hospitals, nursing facility beds within hospitals, rural primary care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiac rehabilitation programs, abortion clinics, home care and home health agencies, hospice agencies, nursing pools, end stage renal disease facilities, rural health clinics, outpatient rehabilitation providers, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and portable x‑ray suppliers. In support of this oversight, the section conducts surveys and complaint investigations to verify continued compliance with state and federal laws governing health care quality.

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 forState Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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/

Hiring Salary Factors

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Second‑Chance Employment

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved.

Minimum Education and Experience

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

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.