Nurse Consultant - HB

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, employing approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians and providing human services to special populations, including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, while helping low‑income North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Nursing Home Surveyor (Nurse Consultant I) is a regulatory role that determines nursing home compliance with federal and state requirements through inspections.

• Apply laws, regulations, rules, and protocols established by state or federal government.
• Make decisions independently or with interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete survey reports.
• Pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within two years of hire.

This home‑based position services the Alexander, Allegheny;
Ashe;
Avery;
Caldwell;
Catawba;
Davie;
Iredell;
Surry;
Watauga; and Wilkes county region. Surveyors spend an average of three days per week conducting inspections and may be required to work weekends, nights, or overnight stays when the nursing home is more than 60 miles from their home base.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina and have at least one year of experience in the area of specialization.

Salary Range: $59,732 – $98,557. Recruitment Range: $59,732 – $80,000.

The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick leave, community service leave, and paid parental leave.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina with one year of specialized experience.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and for religious beliefs.

• Complete the online application in its entirety; resumes are not acceptable as substitutes.
• Provide education, work experience, and certificates/licenses.
• Answer supplemental questions within the "Work Experience" section.
• Submit only the most recent application before the closing date; applications must be received by 5:00 PM.
• All applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• Applications will be under review after the closing date and may take several weeks to process.
• Upload transcripts and degree evaluations from accredited institutions if requested.

Recruiter:
Tonya Lofton Mc Lamb

Email: talent acquisition.gov