The Nurse Consultant I position is in the Division of Professional Standards of the Department of Adult Correction and reports directly to the Accreditation and Compliance Director.
This position is responsible for assisting to ensure the highest standards of medical care across all state correctional facilities. This position will provide hands-on guidance and support to NCDAC correctional facilities, helping them achieve and maintain American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation, with a specific focus on medical expected practices.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Note To Current State Employees
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
This position is responsible for assisting to ensure the highest standards of medical care across all state correctional facilities. This position will provide hands-on guidance and support to NCDAC correctional facilities, helping them achieve and maintain American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation, with a specific focus on medical expected practices.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Providing expert guidance and assistance to facilities to ensure compliance with ACA medical standards
- Supporting facilities through quarterly reviews, annual self-assessments, and file preparation for ACA accreditation
- Assisting with the triennial ACA reaccreditation process
- Supporting accreditation efforts with any other professional associations the NCDAC pursues
- Participating in quarterly and annual compliance audits of medical practices at facilities statewide
- Collaborating with DAC leadership (including Deputy Secretary of Professional Standards, Deputy Secretary of Comprehensive Health Services, Accreditation and Compliance Director, Nursing Director, Division Directors, Regional Directors, and Wardens) to develop strategies for enhancing medical operations, utilizing insights from operational assessments and other performance measures
- This position requires frequent travel, sometimes on short notice, including occasional overnight stays.
- This position’s office location will be determined based upon the applicant selected for the position and is not required to be based in Raleigh.
Note To Current State Employees
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.