Registered Nurse/ Nurse Consultant I

State of North Carolina•Cary, NC

2d•$62,044 - $102,371•Remote

About The Position

The Nurse Consultant I licenses and certifies health care providers and suppliers participating in State Licensure and/or Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement programs, through on-site surveys or office review of documentation. The role provides regulatory oversight by conducting standard surveys and complaint investigations to assess compliance with state licensure and federal certification requirements. Programs include acute hospitals, critical access hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, abortion clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiac rehabilitation centers, end stage renal disease providers, portable X-ray providers, rural health clinics, outpatient rehabilitation therapists, and rehabilitation facilities. This home-based position requires travel an average of 3–4 days per week, including overnight stays. The position is funded in part through federal funds. The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health, and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails, and works to ensure the safety and appropriate care of people receiving services in these settings.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
One year of experience in the area of specialization.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of the area of professional training and of health care organization and management principles and practices, including state statutes, state licensure rules, and federal Medicare/Medicaid standards, regulations, and policies.
Intermediate computer skills, including Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Office products, flash drives, folder-based data management, and import/export functions, as well as the ability to learn new computer technology and complete work electronically.
Ability to conduct, review, gather, assess, and evaluate information for compliance with applicable standards.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies to different situations and facilities.
Ability to document compliance information clearly and concisely using various technologies.

Responsibilities

License and certify health care providers and suppliers through on-site surveys or office review of documentation.
Assess providers’ and suppliers’ participation in State Licensure and/or Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement programs.
Conduct standard surveys and complaint investigations to determine compliance with state licensure and federal certification guidelines.
Gather, review, and evaluate information 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.