Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor) Cumberland, Pender, and surrounding

State of North Carolina•Wake Forest, NC

1d•$62,044 - $102,371•Remote

About The Position

The Nurse Consultant I (Nursing Home Surveyor) conducts regulatory inspections of nursing homes to determine compliance with federal and state requirements governing long-term care facilities. The position performs routine certification surveys and complaint investigations, evaluates resident care and facility operations, and documents findings according to established regulatory standards. The role prepares survey reports, statements of deficiencies, and complaint investigation findings, and communicates information about compliance requirements. It is home-based, serves an assigned region, and is eligible for a fully remote work option. The work requires extensive travel, occasional overnight stays, and periodic weekend and evening inspections. The position is part-funded through federal funds. The assigned service area includes Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Onslow, Pender, Sampson, and Wake Counties. The nurse consultant must complete orientation and training and successfully pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT).

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

Documented experience applying clinical nursing knowledge, including assessment, care planning, and delivery of care, to evaluate health care services and regulatory compliance.
Experience assessing clinical records, resident outcomes, and care practices to identify deficiencies, determine compliance, and support regulatory findings.
Skill in communicating effectively with healthcare providers, facility staff, residents, families, and other stakeholders through interviews, consultations, and written correspondence.
Demonstrated experience composing clear, concise, and technically accurate reports, statements of deficiencies, and other regulatory documentation using proper grammar and professional writing standards.
Proficiency interpreting and applying federal and state regulations governing long-term care facilities, and experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting evidence to support regulatory determinations and enforcement activities.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine surveys of nursing homes to determine compliance with federal and state long-term care regulations and standards.
Investigate complaints and allegations involving nursing home residents and facility operations.
Evaluate resident care practices, quality of life, quality-of-care outcomes, and facility services through observation, interviews, and record review.
Review clinical, administrative, and facility records for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Document survey and investigation findings and prepare detailed reports in accordance with regulatory standards and procedures.
Develop statements of deficiencies and complaint allegation findings that identify noncompliance and supporting evidence.
Communicate survey findings and regulatory requirements to facility administrators, management staff, and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and timely records of inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities using required reporting systems.
Participate in required training and successfully complete the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) following orientation and training.
Travel throughout the assigned service area to conduct on-site inspections, including occasional overnight travel, weekend assignments, and evening inspections.