Nurse Consultant – Nursing Home Surveyor (NC)

About the role

The Nurse Consultant (Nursing Home Surveyor) conducts regulatory inspections of nursing homes to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. This home‑based position serves New Hanover and surrounding southeastern counties, traveling to facilities for routine surveys and complaint investigations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform on‑site surveys of nursing homes during routine inspections and complaint investigations.
• Prepare detailed survey reports, including statements of deficiency and findings on complaint allegations.
• Pass the Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) after training.
• Travel up to three days per week to assigned facilities; occasional weekend, night‑shift, or overnight stays when locations are distant.

Required profile

• Meets the minimum education and experience qualifications listed in the vacancy announcement.
• Strong clinical background with experience in patient assessment, care planning, and care delivery.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to compose clear, grammatically correct technical reports.

Required skills

• Clinical assessment
• Care planning
• Patient care delivery
• Technical report writing

What we offer

• Salary range $62,044 – $102,371 per year (recruitment range $62,044 – $80,000).
• Comprehensive state benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and the NCFlex program.
• Partial funding through federal resources.