Quick Summary
- Perform onsite standard and complaint surveys to assess compliance with State Licensure and Federal Certification regulations.
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 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 Include:
- 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.
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.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
Must Be A Licensed Registered Nurse
This Is A Home-Based Position In The Wake /Central Region And Should Reside In Wake, Alamance, Guilford, Forsyth, Orange, Durham, Caswell Counties.
Requirements
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Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.
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
- $62,044–$102,371 a year
- 16% below the $98,207 median for Nurse jobs on Jobera (6,914 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 4, 2026
- First seen
- November 4, 2026
- Last seen
- November 4, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 72%
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- November 4, 2026
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