Nurse Consultant (Acute/Home Care Section)

State of North Carolina

21h • Remote

About The Position

As a Nurse Consultant I in the Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section, the main responsibility is to conduct licensure and/or certification onsite surveys or in office review of documentation to ascertain compliance with applicable State Licensure and/or Federal Certification Regulations for Home Care, Home Health and Hospice agencies.

Requirements

• 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 a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing experience working in home care, home health, and/or hospice agencies.
• Experience using a computer and MS Office applications.
• Strong clinical background, including assessment, care planning, and delivery of care.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing data for decision-making.
• Experience in composing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site standard and/or complaint surveys to ensure compliance with State Licensure and/or Federal Regulations relative to the programs being surveyed.
• Use findings obtained from on-site survey activity (i.e. observations, record reviews and interviews) to prepare deficiency reports which provide 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.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees