Facility Compliance Consultant I (Nursing Home Surveyor - LPNs, Dietitians, Social Workers & more) Rowan, Union, and Surrounding
United States·Wake CountymidQuick Summary
– Conduct onsite inspections of nursing homes during routine surveys and complaint investigations to assess compliance with state and federal requirements.– Review, verify,
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.
Work is home‑based and requires frequent onsite inspections across assigned counties, with occasional weekend, night‑shift, and overnight travel. The role functions within a compliance‑focused environment that supports consistent monitoring of long‑term care facility performance and adherence to established standards.
This is a home-based position servicing Cabarrus, Davidson, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and 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. 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.
Key Duties Include:
– Conduct onsite inspections of nursing homes during routine surveys and complaint investigations to assess compliance with state and federal requirements.
– Review, verify, and document facility operations and care practices through structured evaluation methods.
– Complete survey reports, including statements of deficiency and written findings related to complaint allegations.
– Apply standardized regulatory criteria during inspections to ensure consistent and accurate assessment outcomes.
– Coordinate inspection schedules across multiple counties and adjust to weekend, night‑shift, or extended‑hour needs when required.
– Conduct onsite work an average of three days per week in nursing homes within the assigned region.
– Document observations and findings promptly to support regulatory determinations and follow‑up processes.
– Communicate inspection expectations and outcomes with facility representatives to support regulatory compliance.
– Travel overnight when inspection sites exceed regional distance guidelines or scheduling requires extended presence.
Requirements
~1 min readSome 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.
Bachelor's degree in a health, human service, or educational related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field
OR
Bachelor's degree, in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor's degree in nutrition or food service management from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field, eligible for registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $55,221–$96,639 a year
- 39% below the $125,112 median for Compliance jobs on Jobera (490 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 19, 2026
- First seen
- October 19, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
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- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 22, 2026
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