Nurse Consultant I - HB

State of North Carolina • Orange, NC

6d • Remote

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 and one year of experience in the area of specialization.

Nice To Haves

• Strong clinical background, including considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and body systems, and current clinical diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer technology and complete work assignments electronically.
• Demonstrated skills communicating effectively (both verbally and in writing), and electronically document information assessed/collected in a clear and concise manner, using objective and evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills to conduct, review, gather, assess, and evaluate information for compliance with applicable standards.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and effectively multitask.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a vehicle, adapt to schedule changes, and travel as required.

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
• Requires frequent travel (including some overnights) and lifting/carrying of laptop computer, and other equipment

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