Registered Nurse/ Nurse Consultant 1
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Nurse Consultant I to provide regulatory oversight of state licensed and/or Medicare certified providers. This role involves conducting on-site surveys and in-office reviews of documentation to ensure compliance with State Licensure and/or Federal Certification guidelines for various healthcare programs. These programs include Acute Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Abortion Clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Cardiac Rehabilitation Centers, End Stage Renal Disease Providers, Portable XRAY, Rural Health Clinics, Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapists, and Rehabilitation Facility. The Division of Health Service Regulation, where this position resides, is responsible for overseeing medical, mental health, and adult care facilities, as well as emergency medical services and local jails, ensuring the safety and quality of care provided to residents.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
- One year of experience in the area of specialization.
- Intermediate computer skills: Windows XP Professional, MS Office Products, use of flash drive, data management using folders, import, export functions, as well as the ability to master new computer technology and complete work electronically.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, including the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation).
- Knowledge of the area of professional training, principles and practices of health care organization and management, including state statutes, state licensure rules for regulated facilities and federal standards, regulations and policies required for participation in the Medicare/ Medicaid programs.
Responsibilities
- License and certify health care providers and suppliers through on-site surveys or in-office documentation review for participation in State Licensure and/or Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement programs.
- Provide regulatory oversight of state licensed and/or Medicare certified providers.
- Conduct standard surveys and complaint investigations to determine compliance with State Licensure and/or Federal Certification guidelines.
- Assess and evaluate information gathered for compliance with applicable standards.
- Interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies to different situations and facilities.
- Document compliance information clearly and concisely using various technologies.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
