The primary responsibility of the nurse consultant in the Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section is to determine compliance of nursing homes with federal and state requirements through inspections. The nurse consultant must apply laws, regulations, rules, and protocols that have been established by the state or federal government. Decisions are made in conjunction with interdisciplinary team members or independently.

This is a home-based position that covers the work territory of Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties. The nurse consultant spends an average of three days per week in nursing homes conducting inspections. Occasionally inspections are required on weekends and night shift. Although management attempts to schedule inspections within a region, the consultant needs to expect overnight stays when the nursing home is greater than 60 miles from their home-base. The remainder of time is spent in the nurse consultant's home-based office and involves completion of survey reports.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, as well as 12 annual paid holidays. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit State Benefits for more information.

About the Division of Health Service Regulation and the Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section:
The Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) provides for the health, safety and well-being of individuals through effective regulatory and remedial activities including appropriate consultation and training opportunities and by improving access to health care delivery systems through the rational allocation of needed facilities and services.

The Nursing Home Licensure & Certification Section provides regulatory services to nursing home providers so that they can improve the quality of services they deliver through regulatory compliance; resulting ultimately in safe quality care, quality of life, and safety of residents and citizens who utilize nursing home services.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

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  Strong clinical nursing background, including assessment, care planning and delivery of care.
• Basic knowledge of state and federal requirements.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, draw conclusions and use the information to make decisions.
• Intermediate computer skills (Windows, MS Office Products, flash drive, data management using folders, import and export functions and the ability to master new technology and complete work electronically).
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Good organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to compose technical reports using good grammar.
• Ability to understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternatives.
• Ability to make decisions that have impact on operations.
• Ability to communicate in-depth information.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 2 years of hire.

• Standing/Walking/Lifting/Fingering/Talking/Hearing/Smelling.
• Ability to lift their own luggage (20 - 50 pounds).
• Must have close visual acuity.

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