Assisted Living Surveyor
About The Position
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 as a Nurse Consultant I in the Adult Care Licensure Section involves regulatory activities to determine compliance with state requirements for assisted living facilities and overnight respite programs. Position will be home-based in the Eastern Region of the state and applicants should reside in Wake, Lee, Harnett, Cumberland, Hoke, Scotland 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
- INTERNAL POSTING: ONLY PERMANENT FULL-TIME, PERMANENT PART-TIME, PROBATIONARY, TRAINEE, TEMPORARY OR TIME-LIMITED DHHS EMPLOYEES OR LAYOFF CANDIDATES WITH THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ELIGIBLE FOR RIF PIORITY REEMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION AS DESCRIBED BY GENERAL STATUTE (GS) 126 MAY APPLY.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.
- Must possess and maintain an active and unrestricted driver’s license and have the ability to drive for statewide travel as assigned.
- This position is funded in part through federal funds.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of current nursing practice, assessment, and care planning.
- Experience applying rules, statutes, and/or standards to ensure compliance in the area of work, 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
- The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
