Nurse Consultant I/Educator/Policy Writer - Caswell Developmental Center
About The Position
The Nurse Consultant I assists the Nurse Director II and Assistant Director of Nursing in ensuring compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, ICF/IID standards, OSHA regulations, and mandated DHHS policies. The role develops educational materials, training curricula, and instructional sessions, and develops policies and standards to support safe, competent nursing care for approximately 200 individuals with intellectual disabilities and varying acute and chronic medical disorders. The position establishes new or revised clinical policies and procedures based on evidence-based recommendations, changing technology, and individuals’ acute medical needs. It also observes clinical services and assists nursing leadership with data collection, quality-improvement monitoring, and implementation of policies and procedures. This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
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
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of state and federal laws, standards, certifying and accrediting bodies, guidelines, and regulations applicable to the area of assignment.
- Working knowledge of adult learning principles and teaching techniques.
- Ability to gather, compile, and perform preliminary analysis on data.
- Ability to effectively teach nursing staff and other employees through orientation and on-the-job training.
- Ability to partner with facility, supervisory, and management staff and outside organizations to plan, schedule, and provide services.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Nurse Director II and Assistant Director of Nursing in assuring compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, ICF/IID standards, OSHA regulations, and mandated DHHS policies.
- Develop educational materials, training curricula, and instructional sessions.
- Develop policies and standards that support safe, competent nursing care for approximately 200 individuals with intellectual disabilities and acute or chronic medical disorders.
- Establish new or revised clinical policies and procedures based on evidence-based recommendations, changing technology, and individuals’ acute medical needs.
- Provide direct observation of clinical services.
- Assist the Nurse Director II and Nurse Supervisor III with data collection and monitoring quality-improvement initiatives.
- Assist with implementation of policies and procedures.
- Report or stay over during adverse weather events, as the position is designated mandatory.
Benefits
- A sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to successful applicants, contingent on 2025–2026 Budget Approval and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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