Assisted Living Surveyor

State of North Carolina

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Work as a Nurse Consultant in the Adult Care Licensure Section involves regulatory activities to determine compliance with state requirements for assisted living facilities and overnight respite programs. Job responsibilities include: • Work both independently or as a member of a professional health care team conducting on-site inspections of licensed adult care homes and overnight respite programs to determine the facility’s compliance with licensure rules and statutes. • Analyzing survey findings and determining compliance with applicable rules and statutes then documenting findings in a legally defensible manner. • Providing technical assistance to facilities and potential providers. • Providing regulatory oversight and technical assistance to county Department of Social Services (DSS) staff. • Position duties involve significant oral and written communication with facilities, staff and public. Position will be home-based in the Eastern region of the state and applicants should reside in Johnston, Sampson, Bladen, Robeson, Brunswick, Duplin, Lenoir, Jones, Carteret, Onslow, New Hanover, Pender and Columbus or adjacent counties. This position requires frequent travel and works in the field conducting inspections. Travel is mainly in the assigned region and requires occasional to frequent overnights depending on the inspection schedule. Position may utilize a state vehicle if available, a rental vehicle or their personal vehicle for travel. Travel expenses, including food, lodging, and transportation, are compensated by the State of North Carolina at the NC Office of State Budget and Management’s established rates.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active and unrestricted driver’s license and have the ability to drive for statewide travel as assigned.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in assisted living or long term care setting and working knowledge of the delivery of care and services in long term care.
• Experience applying rules, statutes, and/or standards to ensure compliance in long term care settings, including participating in or conducting state or federal surveys, compliance audits, or accreditation surveys.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to document clearly and concisely in a technical report.

Responsibilities

• Work both independently or as a member of a professional health care team conducting on-site inspections of licensed adult care homes and overnight respite programs to determine the facility’s compliance with licensure rules and statutes.
• Analyzing survey findings and determining compliance with applicable rules and statutes then documenting findings in a legally defensible manner.
• Providing technical assistance to facilities and potential providers.
• Providing regulatory oversight and technical assistance to county Department of Social Services (DSS) staff.
• Position duties involve significant oral and written communication with facilities, staff and public.

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed