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Nurse Consultant (Acute/Home Care Section)

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Key Responsibilities

Perform on-site standard and/or complaint surveys to ensure compliance with State Licensure and/or Federal Regulations relative to the programs being surveyed.

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Dept of Health and Human Services

Health Service Regulation

Nurse Consultant I (NS)

60054036

MH16

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.

As a Nurse Consultant I in the Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section, the main responsibility is to conduct licensure and/or certification onsite surveys or in office review of documentation to ascertain compliance with applicable State Licensure and/or Federal Certification Regulations for Home Care, Home Health and Hospice agencies.

Job Responsibilities Include:

Perform on-site standard and/or complaint surveys to ensure compliance with State Licensure and/or Federal Regulations relative to the programs being surveyed.
Use findings obtained from on-site survey activity (i.e. observations, record reviews and interviews) to prepare deficiency reports which provide legal documentation of providers’ non-compliance with applicable State Licensure and/or Federal Regulations
Review Plans of Correction submitted by providers in response to cited deficiencies resulting from on-site surveys.
Provide clarification and information to the public, providers and prospective providers on the licensure and certification process, requirements, and interpretations.
Intake complaints and concerns from the public for investigation.
Respond to written requests for information to the public, providers and other agencies.
Meet with interest groups, such as health care associations, civic clubs, and professional organizations to discuss the present and future goals of the licensure, certification and inspection of care programs.

This is a home-based position in the Wake /Central Region and should reside in Yadkin, Gaston, Catawba, Cleveland, McDowell, Caldwell, Ashe, Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly, Buncombe, Haywood, Swain, Rutherford, Yancey, Madison, Mitchell, Avery, Lincoln, and Burke.

Salary Range: $62,044 - $102,371

Recruitment Range: $ 62,044 - $80,000

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/ 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 one year of experience in the area of specialization.
Nursing experience working in home care, home health, and/or hospice agencies.
Experience using a computer and MS Office applications.

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

What We Offer

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, 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/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

✓Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

✓Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

✓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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

✓Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

✓For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

✓Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

✓Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

✓Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

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 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.

Lisa M Sasser

DHHS Workday Support Form