Quick Summary
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
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.
The Nurse Consultant is also responsible for assuring that quality control is maintained through review of diagnoses, related treatment, costs incurred; evaluation of invoices, monthly audits of vendor performance, and assurance of compliance with Federal and State standards. The responsibilities of this position directly affect the safety and well-being of Medicaid beneficiaries seeking admission to Medicaid certified nursing homes as well as the effective expenditure of public funds relating to this program.
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:
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
Proven ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to understand and translate complex medical and regulatory requirements into practical, clear and unambiguous policies and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Management Preferences
Familiarity with relevant and current NC Medicaid operations
Knowledge of Long-Term Care, Managed Care and Home and Community Based Services
Familiarity with NCMUST
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.
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical 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
- $66,696–$110,049 a year
- 10% below the $98,228 median for Nurse jobs on Jobera (7,398 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 9, 2026
- First seen
- November 9, 2026
- Last seen
- November 9, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- November 9, 2026
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