Health Care Personnel Investigator

State of North Carolina•Wake, TX

4d•$62,044 - $102,371•Hybrid

About The Position

Work in this professional Nurse Consultant I/Investigator classification involves performing regulatory activities to determine compliance with state and/or federal Medicare/Medicaid requirements for unlicensed health care personnel in various healthcare facilities. Position is home-based and works independently under the supervision of a regional supervisor within the Complaint Intake and Health Care Personnel Registry Investigations Section. Primary duties include: Conducting independent administrative investigations of unlicensed health care workers in a variety of health care settings for the NC Nurse Aide I Registry and/or Health Care Personnel Registry. Investigations require on-site and in-office documentation using computer and database access. Position testifies frequently in administrative hearings. Requires frequent travel (including some overnights) and lifting/carrying of laptop computer, and other equipment. The position is based in the Southeastern Region of the state and individual must reside in one of the following Central counties: Caswell, Person, Granville, Vance, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Franklin, Wake, or Chatham.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
One year of experience in the area of specialization.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a vehicle, adapt to schedule changes, and travel as required.
Ability to complete work assignments electronically.
Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).
Ability to document information assessed/collected in a clear and concise manner, using objective and evidence-based decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize workload and effectively multitask.
Ability to conduct, review, gather, assess, and evaluate information for compliance with applicable standards.

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical background, including considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and body systems, and current clinical diagnostic procedures and treatments.

Responsibilities

Conducting independent administrative investigations of unlicensed health care workers in a variety of health care settings for the NC Nurse Aide I Registry and/or Health Care Personnel Registry.
On-site and in-office documentation using computer and database access.
Testifying frequently in administrative hearings.
Performing regulatory activities to determine compliance with state and/or federal Medicare/Medicaid requirements for unlicensed health care personnel in various healthcare facilities.