Nurse Consultant I/Educator/Policy Writer - Caswell Developmental Center

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services

Division
Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title
Nurse Consultant I (NS)

Position Number


Grade
MH16

Description of Work
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Nurse Director II and Assistant Director of Nursing in assuring compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, ICF/IID standards, OSHA regulations and mandated Department of Health and Human Services policies, the development of educational materials and training curriculums and instructional sessions; develop policies and standards to assure delivery of safe, competent nursing care to approximately 200 individuals who have intellectual disabilities and varying acute/chronic medical disorders; establish new/revised clinical policies and procedures based on evidenced based recommendations, changing technology and acute medical needs of individuals; provide direct observation of clinical services; assist the Nurse Director II and Nurse Supervisor III in data collection and monitoring quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of policies and procedure.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00

*A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of state and federal laws standards, certifying and accrediting bodies, guidelines, and regulations applicable to area of assignment.
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles and teaching techniques.
• Ability to gather, compile, and perform preliminary analysis on data.
• Ability to effectively teach nursing staff and other employees as appropriate through orientation and on-the-job training.
• Ability to work in partnership with facilities/supervisory and management staff and outside organizations in planning, scheduling and providing services.

This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

*Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.

Recruiter:
Lynn Cullipher

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form