Nurse Consultant; Acute​/Home Care Section

Position: Nurse Consultant (Acute/Home Care Section)
** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Health Service Regulation
** Job Classification Title
** Nurse Consultant I (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * MH16

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
** Description of Work
** As a Nurse Consultant I in the Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section, the main responsibility is to conduct licensure and/or certification onsite surveys or in office review of documentation to ascertain compliance with applicable State Licensure and/or Federal Certification Regulations for Home Care, Home Health and Hospice agencies.
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Responsibilities Include:

Perform on-site standard and/or complaint surveys to ensure compliance with State Licensure and/or Federal Regulations relative to the programs being surveyed.  Use findings obtained from on-site survey activity (i.e. observations, record reviews and interviews) to prepare deficiency reports which provide legal documentation of providers’ non-compliance with applicable State Licensure and/or Federal Regulations  Review Plans of Correction submitted by providers in response to cited deficiencies resulting from on-site surveys.  

Provide clarification and information to the public, providers and prospective providers on the licensure and certification process, requirements, and interpretations.  Intake complaints and concerns from the public for investigation.  Respond to written requests for information to the public, providers and other agencies.  Meet with interest groups, such as health care associations, civic clubs, and professional organizations to discuss the present and future goals of the licensure, certification and inspection of care programs.
This is a home-based position in the Wake /Central Region and should reside in Wake, Alamance, Guilford, Forsyth, Orange, Durham, Caswell, Person, Vance, Warren, Franklin, Rockingham, Montgomery, Moore, Lee, Anson, or surrounding counties.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Range: $62,044 - $102,371

Recruitment Range: $60,044 - $82,208
* Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
** The Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.
** Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.
* Nursing experience working in home care, home health, and/or hospice agencies.
* Experience using a computer and MS Office applications.
** This position is funded in part through federal funds.
**** This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
**** The Division of Health Service Regulation
** oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.
** 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.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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** Supplemental and Contact Information
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying…