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Salary: $64,211.00 - $105,949.00 Annually Location : Regional, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 25-03901 PH 60041065 Department: Dept of Health and Human Services Division: Public Health Opening Date: 05/06/2025 Closing Date: 5/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: Nurse Consultant II Position Number: 60041065 Salary Grade: MH17 Description of Work

• *THIS IS A REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY**
• This Position is Funded in Part Through Federal Funds*

The primary purpose of the WICWS Regional Nurse Consultant position is to function as a consultant and educator for local health departments in all 100 counties and other divisions, agencies, and facilities that need clinical and/or nursing practice guidance in the areas of reproductive and perinatal health. The nurse consultant serves as a resource for all levels of personnel. The nurse consultant applies the principles of public health nursing, adult learning, management models and change theories, participates in the implementation of change and integration of practice, education and research related to evidence-based practice methodologies, and provides consultation to local health department staff and community agencies in North Carolina. The nurse consultant demonstrates professional leadership in the public health community and serves as an advocate for reproductive health issues throughout the life span. The applicant must live in the Eastern region of the State as the focus of this assignment will include the provision of nursing consultation, training, and technical assistance in the counties of Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Edgecombe, Halifax, Northampton, Martin, Washington, Tyrell, Dare, Wilson, Pitt, Beaufort, Hyde, Greene, Lenoir, Craven, Pamlico, Jones. About the NC Division of Public Health: The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Compensation and 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. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: . For more information about DHHS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Demonstrated experience in implementing current principles, standards, and practices of public health nursing. Experience collaborating with other health professionals and paraprofessionals to deliver clinical services in reproductive and perinatal health clinics. Experience working with local public health nursing administration and demonstrated knowledge of principles of public health funding. Experience working with health disparities in reproductive health service delivery. Proven skills participating effectively in program planning, evaluation, quality assurance, and quality improvement. Management Preferences: Current experience working in a clinical public health setting. Supervisory experience. Master's degree in nursing, public health, public health administration, education or related area. 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 for details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization. Supplemental and Contact Information

DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Applicants maybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status". For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. 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. 01 I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Yes No 02 Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity? NC Jobs Employee Referral Conference / Career Fair Email campaign Professional Association or Industry-specific job board Indeed LinkedIn NC Nursing Board email Google Other General Job Boards Other Search Engines Other Social Media Internet Advertisement TV / Radio 03 Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) 04 Do you currently possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse, free of any charges or disciplinary action? Yes No 05 Do you have experience in implementing nursing programs addressing reproductive/perinatal health issues? Yes No 06 Do you have experience in providing training to individuals and/or groups? Yes No 07 Do you have work experience in local Public Health in North Carolina? Yes No 08 Do you have experience collaborating with other health professionals and paraprofessionals to deliver clinical services in reproductive and perinatal health clinics?(If you answer YES, this experience MUST be reflected in your application) Yes No 09 Do you have experience in implementing current principles, standards, and practices of public health nursing?(If you answer YES, this experience MUST be reflected in your application) Yes No 10 Do you have experience working with local public health nursing administration and demonstrated knowledge of principles of public health funding?(If you answer YES, this experience MUST be reflected in your application) Yes No 11 Do you have experience working with health disparities in reproductive health service delivery?(If you answer YES, this experience MUST be reflected in your application) Yes No 12 Do you have experience participating effectively in program planning, evaluation, quality assurance, and quality improvement?(If you answer YES, this experience MUST be reflected in your application) Yes No Required Question State of North Carolina

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