Registered Nurse- Health Care Consultant

Join the Autism Society of North Carolina as an RN Health Consultant, providing clinical leadership and guidance that supports safe, person-centered care for individuals with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities. You’ll consult with teams, strengthen health practices, develop practical protocols, and support staff through training and collaborative problem-solving.

What You'll Do:

Leadership & Supervision Provide clinical leadership and strategic guidance across ASNC programs and service settings to support integrated, whole-person care. Partner with teams to strengthen health-related practices, monitor trends, recommend assistive technologies, and support value-based performance goals.

Clinical Consultation for Programs and Staff Consult with programs, supervisors, and service teams on complex medical needs, medication practices, emergency planning, and coordinated care. Provide nursing input for service planning, crisis response, Camp Royall health coverage, and partnerships with medical providers as needed.

Medication & Clinical Protocol Management Oversee medication administration reviews, training, and curriculum to promote safety, accuracy, and compliance. Develop and monitor clinical protocols for seizure management, diabetes, chronic conditions, emergency care, and infection control.

Training & Curriculum Development Develop, maintain, and deliver health-related training for program staff and external partners. Support clinical education through webinars, ECHO presentations, and other learning opportunities as requested.

Policy, Protocol & Compliance Support health, safety, and personal outcome standards by advising on nursing-related policies, SOPs, and crisis planning. Represent the agency in safety-related initiatives and help ensure services align with established quality and compliance expectations.

What We're Looking For:

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in North Carolina, or eligibility for licensure through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program required.

At least four years of nursing experience, with supervisory, leadership, clinical consultation, or progressively responsible experience preferred.

Strong clinical knowledge in medication administration, seizure management, emergency care planning, infection control, and health-related support practices.

Ability to provide clinical consultation, training, and practical guidance to interdisciplinary teams supporting individuals with complex medical, behavioral, or support needs.

Experience developing or delivering training curricula, webinars, or professional presentations for staff, families, and partner audiences.

Sound clinical judgment, initiative, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain health information clearly to staff, leadership, families, and external partners.

Commitment to safe, respectful, person-centered supports for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and their families.

Experience or strong interest in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism preferred.

Experience with North Carolina’s service system, including Managed Care Organizations, Innovations Waiver, 1915(i), State-Funded services, or provider agency partnerships preferred.

Ability to travel statewide to service locations, including occasional overnight events.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a positive impact for individuals with autism and their families across North Carolina.

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