Salary: $57,712.00 - $95,224.00 Annually
Location : Regional, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 24-11441 DHSR 65026109
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: Health Service Regulation
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Nurse Consultant I
Position Number: 65026109
Section: Health Service Regulation / Adult Care Licensure
Salary Grade: MH16
Description of Work
***THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY***
We are recruiting for three (3) positions with this job posting: 60054244, 60053958 and 65026109. Your application will be considered for all positions.
Position will be home-based in the Eastern region of the state and applicants should reside in Wayne, Wilson, Nash, Halifax, Bertie, Pitt, Craven, Beaufort, Washington, Pasquotank or contiguous counties.
The Nurse Consultant I position in the Adult Care Licensure Section involves regulatory activities to determine compliance with state requirements for assisted living facilities and overnight respite programs.
Job responsibilities include the following:

• Work both independently or as a member of a professional health care team conducting on-site inspections of licensed adult care homes and overnight respite programs to determine the facility's compliance with licensure rules and statutes.
• Analyze survey findings and determining compliance with applicable rules and statutes then documenting findings in a legally defensible manner.
• Provide technical assistance to facilities and potential providers.
• Provide regulatory oversight and technical assistance to county Department of Social Services (DSS) staff.
• Position duties involve significant oral and written communication with facilities, staff and public.

Position requires frequent travel and works in the field conducting inspections. Travel is mainly in the assigned region and requires occasional to frequent overnights depending on the inspection schedule. Position uses their personal vehicle for travel but may use a rental car or state vehicle if available. Travel expenses, including food, lodging, and transportation, are compensated by the State of North Carolina at the NC Office of State Budget and Management's established rates.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
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.
About the Division of Health Service Regulation and the Adult Care Licensure 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 Adult Care Licensure Section assures that the mandated standards of care are provided for the health, safety, and well-being of North Carolina's citizens receiving services in adult care homes. The primary function of this Section is to license, regulate and provide technical assistance to adult care homes enhanced by the development of appropriate rules and provision of training and consultation to homes and county Department of Social Services staff.
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 for more information.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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:

• Knowledge of current nursing practice, assessment, and care planning.
• Experience applying rules, statutes, and/or standards to ensure compliance in the area of work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to document clearly and concisely in a technical report.
• Must possess and maintain an active and unrestricted driver's license and have the ability to drive for statewide travel as assigned.

Management preference will be given to candidates with:

• Knowledge of adult care regulatory environment.
• Supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift/carry personal luggage and work materials/equipment (20-50 pounds).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for details.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS:
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
I understand that a complete descriptive work history with ALL related employment experience detailed on the application is required and is critical to the screening and salary determination process, and I have included all related work history and experience on my application. (NOTE: An attached resume or current experience with the State of North Carolina does not satisfy this requirement, and that experience will not be considered if not included on your application. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application and complete before submitting your application.)

• Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.

02
The recruitment range for this position is limited to $57,712 - $85,846 per year. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?

• Yes
• No

03
Which of the following best describes the total number of years' experience you have as an RN?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5+ years

04
Have you ever been disciplined by the Board of Nursing or are you currently under investigation? (yes does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and Board of Nursing recommendations will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying).

• Yes
• No

05
If you answered "yes" that you have been disciplined or are under investigation, please explain the nature of the violation.
06
Do you possess professional knowledge of nursing standards and practices including the use of medical terminology, disease process and body systems, and current clinical diagnostic procedures and treatments, and skills in applying this knowledge during an inspection?

• Yes
• No

07
Which of the following computer skills to you possess? (check all that apply)

• Create letters/reports in Word and save/print
• Create simple spreadsheets in Excel
• Use of Outlook e-mail system - send/receive e-mails and use calendar function
• Manage data/documents using folders
• Import / export functions
• Ability to use flash drives

08
Do you have work experience in a regulatory setting?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have experience working in a long term care setting?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have experience working in adult care licensure programs?

• Yes
• No

11
Which of the following best your total number of years experience in surveying health care facilities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5+ years

12
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13
This position requires the ability to travel an average of 3-4 days per week, including overnight and occasional weekends, in the Eastern region of North Carolina (Wake, Lee, Montgomery, Cumberland, Union, Stanly, Richmond, or contiguous counties) or statewide; are you able to do this?

• Yes
• No

14
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

• Company or OSHR Website
• Employee Referral
• Conference / Career Fair
• Email campaign
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• NC Nursing Board email
• Google
• Other General Job Boards
• Other Search Engines
• Other Social Media
• Internet Advertisement
• TV / Radio

15
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)
Required Question