Salary: $57,712.00 - $95,224.00 Annually Location : Regional, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 24-06245 DHSR 6004078) Department: Dept of Health and Human Services Division: Health Service Regulation Opening Date: 10/14/2024 Closing Date: 10/22/2024 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: Nurse Consultant I Position Number: 6004078 Section: Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Salary Grade: MH16 Recruitment Range: $57,712 - $76,468 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:
- 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 Buncombe, Gaston, Henderson, Macon, Madison, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey County area. 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. 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, as well as 12 annual paid holidays. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit for more information. About the Division of Health Service Regulation and the Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section: The Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) provides for the health, safety and well-being of individuals through effective regulatory and remedial activities including appropriate consultation and training opportunities and by improving access to health care delivery systems through the rational allocation of needed facilities and services. The Nursing Home Licensure & Certification Section provides regulatory services to nursing home providers so that they can improve the quality of services they deliver through regulatory compliance; resulting ultimately in safe quality care, quality of life, and safety of residents and citizens who utilize nursing home services. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Strong clinical background, including assessment, care planning and delivery of care.
- Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively (verbally and in writing).
- Demonstrated ability to compose technical reports using good grammar.
Must possess a valid driver's license with the ability to drive a vehicle, adapt to schedule changes, and travel on short notice. 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.
Management Preferences:
- Basic knowledge of nursing home state and federal standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Residence in Buncombe County or surrounding county.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call/email to schedule an interview or an email notifying when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-###-####. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-###-####. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions regarding degrees, experience, or knowledge/skills/abilities, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all relevant professional work experience, including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. NOTE: See resume or current experience with the State of North Carolina that is not included on the application will not be considered if not included on the application.Have you provided such information within the body of the application?
- Yes, I have fully completed all requirements.
02 I understand that the budgeted salary for this position is limited to $76,468. If offered this position, the salary offered will be within the posted recruitment range of $57,712 - $76,468.
03 Please indicate your current Registered Nurse licensure status.
- No License
- NC Graduate nurse-licensing pending
- Current NC Registered Nurse License
- Compact RN License
04 Have you ever been disciplined by the Board of Nursing or are you currently under investigation? (Yes does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and Board of Nursing recommendations will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
05 If you answered yes that you have been disciplined or are under investigation, please explain the nature of the violation. 06 Briefly describe your knowledge of nursing home state and federal standards, guidelines, and regulations. 07 This position requires the ability to travel an average of 3-4 days per week, including overnight and occasional weekends, in Buncombe County and surrounding counties; are you able to do this?
08 Do you have a valid unrestricted driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle to use for work travel?
09 Are you able to meet the physical requirements listed in the job posting with or without an accommodation?
10 Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
- Company or OSHR Website
- Employee Referral
- Conference / Career Fair
- Email campaign
- Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- NC Nursing Board email
- Google
- Other General Job Boards
- Other Search Engines
- Other Social Media
- Internet Advertisement
- TV / Radio
11 Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) Required Question