Assisted Living Surveyor

Description of Work

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL TWO POSITIONS: 60054244 AND 65026109

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

Positions will be home-based in the Eastern region of the state and applicants should reside in Craven, Pitt, Wayne, Beaufort, Martin, Bertie, Hertford, Chowan or adjacent counties. This 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 may utilize a state vehicle if available, a rental vehicle or their personal vehicle for travel. 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.Work as a Nurse Consultant in the Adult Care Licensure Section involves regulatory activities to determine compliance with state requirements for assisted living facilities and overnight respite programs.

Work as a Nurse Consultant 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

• 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.
• Analyzing survey findings and determining compliance with applicable rules and statutes then documenting findings in a legally defensible manner.
• Providing technical assistance to facilities and potential providers.
• Providing 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.
  
  

About NC Department Of Health And Human Services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

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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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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below). Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of current nursing practice, assessment, and care planning.
• Experience applying rules, statutes, and/or standards to ensure compliance in the area of work, including participating in or conducting state or federal surveys, compliance audits, or accreditation surveys.
• Must possess and maintain an active and unrestricted driver’s license and have the ability to drive for statewide travel as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

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 https://www.naces.org/members. 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 Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov..

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.

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Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education – including high school, Work Experience – each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills).

• Yes
• No
  
  

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The recruitment range for this position is $59,732 - $88, 851. If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $59, 732 - $88, 851.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please indicate your current Registered Nurse licensure status.

• NC Registered Nurse
• Compact Registered Nurse
• Graduate nurse-licensure pending
• Not Licensed
  
  

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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

Which of the following best describes your total number of years' of RN experience?

• None
• Less than 2 yrs.
• 2-4 yrs.
• 4 yrs.
  
  

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Do you have a valid, unrestricted license to work in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If your RN license is registered under a different last name, please enter that name here:

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Have You Ever Been Licensed In Any Other State(s) As a Registered Nurse? If You Answered “yes” To The Previous Question, Please List State And RN License Number Here

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Do you have one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse? If you answered "yes", please give examples of your responsibilities and job duties as a Registered Nurse. (In order to receive credit, this must be clearly documented in the Work Experience on your application).

• Yes
• No
  
  

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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
  
  

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If you answered "yes" to the above referenced question, please describe the discipline received or the reason for investigation. If you answered NO, please type N/A (You will be limited to 12 rows of text).

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Do you have work experience in a regulatory setting?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have knowledge of adult care regulatory environments?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able to regularly travel to locations across NC, which may require single day or overnight travel?

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

Do you have knowledge of current nursing practice, assessment, and care planning.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience applying rules, statutes, and/or standards to ensure compliance in the area of work, including participating in or conducting state or federal surveys, compliance audits, or accreditation surveys.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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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