Education Consultant (Nurse Consultant I)

Description of Work

As a Nurse Consultant in the Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section, the main responsibility is to conduct on-site reviews of all nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs, determine program irregularities, and recommend sanctions as appropriate to achieve federal and/or state compliance. Other responsibilities include recommending state-approval or disapproval of nurse aide training programs, developing, revising and reviewing competency-based nurse aide curricula and test items, evaluating appropriateness of educational and instructional materials pertaining to or used by nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs, and facilitating training and program activities via meetings and workshops.

This position will act in a consultative capacity with responsibility for recommending program improvement, providing both on-site and off-site assistance to nursing educators and others, and investigating complaints about state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs. Position also has primary responsibility for ensuring that federal enforcement regulations and state guidelines are being followed by those entities that offer nurse aide training and competency evaluation.

Position will be home-based in the Central Region and will work in the Raleigh office every quarter or as needed. This position will be required to travel throughout the following counties Wake, Durham, Orange, Alamance, Caswell, Person, Granville, Vance, Warren, Franklin, Chatham, Lee, Johnston, Harnett, Cumberland, Scotland, Hoke, Robeson, and Columbus (may be subject to change), including some overnight stays. Use of personal vehicle may be required and compensated at the NC Office of State Budget and Management’s established mileage rates.

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 State Benefits for more information.

About the Division of Health Service Regulation and the Healthcare Personnel Education and Credentialing

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 Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section improves the quality of care and services available in all health care facilities by maintaining a registry of health care personnel working in, and eligible to work in, licensed facilities and agencies.

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:

• Thorough knowledge of current laws, rules, and regulations governing nursing services.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate nursing, medical, and/or educational techniques to school instructors/administrators and/or health care providers, both orally and in writing.
• Broad base knowledge of the operational aspect of nursing facilities, hospitals, home care agencies, hospices, nursing pools, and/or adult care homes.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be available for travel to any location within the western region of North Carolina.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; ability to lift luggage (20-50 pounds); close visual acuity.

Management Preferences:

• Significant coursework or experience in curriculum design and development and test item writing.
• Experience in a Nurse Aide program (Community College or Proprietary School).
• Experience in nursing and teaching or staff development, preferably with experience in long-term care and t supervisory level.
• Experience in home and/or hospice
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply modern instructional methods and adult education theory, as well as working knowledge of current educational and health industry trends.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Windows and MS Office products to include use of a flash drive, data management using folders, import and export functions, as well as the ability to master new technology and complete work electronically.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call/email to schedule an interview or an email notifying when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-3859.

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

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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