Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor)
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Nurse Consultant I (Nursing Home Surveyor) to conduct regulatory inspections of nursing homes. This role is responsible for determining compliance with federal and state requirements through routine surveys and complaint investigations. The findings are documented in formal survey reports and deficiency statements. The position provides regulatory oversight across multiple counties and involves regular onsite inspections. Occasional weekend, night, and overnight travel may be required for facilities located more than 60 miles from the home base.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
- One year of experience in the area of specialization.
- Must pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) after training.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate-level clinical assessment capability, demonstrated through hands-on evaluation of resident care planning and delivery in nursing home environments.
- Strong communication proficiency demonstrated through clear, professional interactions with facility staff during surveys and complaint investigations.
- Proficient technical writing skill, demonstrated through composing structured deficiency statements and investigative reports with consistent grammatical accuracy.
- Advanced inspection process expertise, demonstrated through completing multi-step regulatory surveys and complaint investigations across multiple nursing facilities.
- Strong documentation precision, demonstrated through timely, accurate preparation of survey findings and related regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities
- Survey nursing homes during routine inspections to determine compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Conduct complaint investigations, including onsite review and verification of allegations.
- Complete comprehensive survey reports, including statements of deficiency and complaint findings.
- Apply regulatory standards during inspections to evaluate facility operations and care practices.
- Document inspection outcomes in accordance with federal and state reporting requirements.
- Maintain required federal qualification by completing SMQT training and examination.
- Perform onsite inspections an average of three days per week within assigned counties.
- Participate in inspections scheduled on weekends or night shifts as operational needs require.
- Travel to facilities throughout the region and complete overnight stays when distances exceed 60 miles.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
