The Department of Environmental Quality is hiring a Health Care Personnel Investigator. In this professional Nurse Consultant role, you will perform regulatory activities to determine compliance with state and/or federal Medicare/Medicaid requirements for unlicensed personnel in various healthcare facilities. This is a home-based position where you will work independently under the supervision of a regional supervisor.
What You'll Do
- Conduct independent administrative investigations of unlicensed health care workers for the NC Nurse Aide I Registry and/or Health Care Personnel Registry.
- Perform on-site and in-office documentation using computer and database access.
- Testify frequently in administrative hearings.
- Travel frequently (including some overnights) and lift/carry laptop computer and other equipment.
What We're Looking For
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
- One year of experience in the area of specialization.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a vehicle, adapt to schedule changes, and travel as required.
Nice to Have
- Strong clinical background, including considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and body systems, and current clinical diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer technology and complete work assignments electronically.
- Demonstrated skills communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and electronically document information assessed/collected in a clear and concise manner, using objective and evidence-based decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills to conduct, review, gather, assess, and evaluate information for compliance with applicable standards.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and effectively multitask.
Team & Environment
You will work under the supervision of a regional supervisor within the Complaint Intake and Health Care Personnel Registry Investigations Section.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $62,044 - $102,371
- Health insurance options.
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- Paid parental leave available to eligible employees.
Work Mode
This is a home-based position within the Southeastern Region of North Carolina. You must reside in one of the following Central counties: Caswell, Person, Granville, Vance, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Franklin, Wake, or Chatham.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
