Registered Nurse / Nurse Consultant II
About The Position
The Nurse Consultant II serves as a Nurse Consultant Lead in the Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section. This home-based position is in the Central Region, and the employee should reside in Wake, Durham, Orange, Guilford, Forsyth, Johnston, Franklin, Vance, Wayne, Nash, Wilson, Randolph, Moore, Lee, or a surrounding county. The role provides leadership and professional supervision to Nurse Consultant I team members and coordinates survey activities to assess compliance with State and Federal regulations. The position conducts licensure and/or Medicare certification surveys of Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice agencies, and reviews documentation to determine compliance with applicable State licensure and Federal certification regulations. It provides technical assistance on surveys, interprets regulations, analyzes findings, determines compliance, prepares legally defensible deficiency reports, reviews staff reports, and evaluates provider plans of correction. The role also provides information and guidance to facilities, potential providers, and the public about licensure and certification processes and requirements. Frequent travel is required, sometimes on short notice, within assigned counties and statewide, with occasional overnight stays. Use of a personal vehicle may be required; mileage is compensated at the NC Office of State Budget and Management's established rate.
Requirements
- Be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
- Have two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical background, including assessment, care planning, and delivery of care.
- Knowledge of State and Federal rules and regulations governing healthcare.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare composed technical reports using good grammar.
- Ability to gather and analyze data for decision-making, with experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate the work of Nurse Consultant I team members.
- Ensure staff maximize effort and operate efficiently while conducting licensure and/or Medicare/Medicaid certification surveys.
- Ensure staff follow federal, state, and section guidelines, processes, and procedures.
- Assist with planning and developing strategic plans and goals, and ensure departmental activities and guidelines adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Conduct licensure and/or Medicare certification surveys of Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice agencies and review documentation for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provide technical assistance and interpret regulations to staff during surveys.
- Analyze survey findings, determine compliance with applicable rules and statutes, and prepare legally defensible deficiency reports documenting non-compliance.
- Review staff reports.
- Review providers' plans of correction to ensure they meet established criteria.
- Provide technical assistance and information to facilities, potential providers, and the public regarding licensure and certification processes, requirements, and interpretations.
Benefits
- Health insurance options.
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
- NCFlex program with pre-tax 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
