Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor)
About The Position
The Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor) conducts regulatory inspections of nursing homes to determine compliance with federal and state requirements. The role includes routine surveys, complaint investigations, gathering and evaluating information, documenting findings, and preparing reports such as statements of deficiency and complaint allegation summaries. The position is home-based and eligible for a fully remote work option, with regular travel to nursing homes in the assigned counties. Onsite inspections average three days per week. Occasional weekend or night schedules may be required, and overnight stays may be necessary for facilities more than 60 miles from the employee’s home base. The selected candidate must complete federal surveyor training and pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT). The role is part of the Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section of the Division of Health Service Regulation, which regulates nursing homes in North Carolina. Surveys examine care and operational areas including resident rights, quality of care, staffing, safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness. Inspectors document issues, and facilities must submit correction plans; inspectors return to verify that problems are resolved.
Requirements
- Be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
- Have one year of experience in the area of specialization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting regulatory nursing home inspections, including routine surveys and detailed complaint investigations.
- Proficiency preparing survey documentation, including statements of deficiency and complaint allegation reports, with clear and accurate written detail.
- Applied clinical assessment skills in evaluating care practices, care planning, and service delivery during onsite inspections.
- Experience managing field assignments requiring consistent onsite presence and overnight travel.
- Effectiveness communicating regulatory findings through concise verbal explanations and well-structured written reports.
Responsibilities
- Survey nursing homes during routine inspections to assess compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Conduct complaint investigations by gathering information, evaluating findings, and determining regulatory outcomes.
- Prepare survey documentation, including statements of deficiency and complaint allegation findings, in accordance with federal reporting standards.
- Perform onsite inspections an average of three days per week within the assigned region.
- Complete inspections during occasional weekend or night schedules when required.
- Travel to nursing homes located more than 60 miles away and stay overnight when necessary.
- Participate in required federal training for nursing home surveyors.
- Pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) following training.
- Complete home-based administrative work, including reviewing, analyzing, and completing survey reports.
- Coordinate inspection activities with facility staff and internal team members to support accurate and timely survey completion.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
