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.

Position will be home-based in the Central region of the state and applicants should reside in Alamance, Durham, Orange or contiguous counties.

This position requires frequent travel, sometimes on short notice within these counties, including occasional overnight stays. A state vehicle shall be used for travel purposes, when available. Use of personal vehicle may be required and compensated at the NC Office of State Budget and Management’s established mileage rate.

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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.

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:

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  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.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft XP Professional or Microsoft Office applications, including the use of e-mail and calendar, an understanding of using a flash drive, data management using folders, as well as the ability to master new technology and complete work electronically.
• Ability to conduct, gather, review, organize, problem solve, assess, and evaluate information for compliance with applicable rules and statutes while considering the difference in situations and facilities' organization and culture.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to document compliance information clearly and concisely presenting compliance information using proper grammar and in a legally defensible report for public information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and work relationships with team members, coworkers, county DSS staff, providers, and other stakeholders to interpret rules, answer questions, strengthen their understanding of rules and respond to survey issues and complaints concerning the care and services received by residents.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift/carry personal luggage and work materials/equipment (20-50 pounds).

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

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

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.