Assisted Living Surveyor

State of North Carolina•Cumberland, MD

7d•$55,221 - $96,639•Remote

About The Position

Work as a Generalist -LPN in the Adult Care Licensure Section which 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 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

Active and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to drive for statewide travel as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in a health, human service, or educational related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or Bachelor's degree, in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of current nursing practice, 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

Conduct on-site inspections of licensed adult care homes and overnight respite programs to determine the facility’s compliance with licensure rules and statutes.
Analyze survey findings and determine compliance with applicable rules and statutes, then document findings in a legally defensible manner.
Provide technical assistance to facilities and potential providers.
Provide regulatory oversight and technical assistance to county Department of Social Services (DSS) staff.