Nurse Consultant

This is a home-based position in the Central/Western Region and individuals should reside in should reside in Yancey, Madison, Buncombe, Polk, McDowell, Rutherford, Macon, Graham, Cherokee, Clay or a surrounding county. 

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Use findings obtained from on-site survey activity (i.e. observations, record reviews and interviews) to prepare deficiency reports which provides 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.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

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.

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: 

• Knowledge of State and Federal rules and regulations applicable to Home Health and Hospice agencies and the ability to interpret such rules and regulations in a reasonable and consistent manner to prevent legal proceedings which can result from error in judgment or decision.

• A working knowledge of home health documentation standards, management, medical records, medical nursing, pharmacy, diagnostics, clinical nutrition, food service, lab services, patient rights, and social services programs sufficient for completing all of (or any part of) a licensure and/or certification survey.

• Ability to write clearly and concisely and to make oral presentations, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective communications and work relationships with a variety of healthcare disciplines. This includes professional and nonprofessional personnel in the health care community, including provider administrators/directors, physicians, and facility owners.

• Knowledge and ability to meet with interest groups, such as health care associations, civic clubs, and professional organizations to discuss the present and future goals of licensure and certification, as well as to convey to these groups the philosophy and goals of the Licensure and Certification Section as a whole.

• RN with experience in home health or hospice agencies.

• Demonstrated strong management skills, and the ability to function as a team member, as well as independently. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, analytical and investigative skills, sound judgement, and the ability to make objective decisions.

• Must be currently licensed in North Carolina as a registered Nurse and in good standing with the NC Board of Nursing.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; ability to lift luggage (20-50 pounds); close visual acuity

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.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.  It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• 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.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The 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.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:  Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.

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