Assisted Living Surveyor

Dept of Health and Human Services

Health Service Regulation

Nurse Consultant I (NS)

60054222

MH16

The Assisted Living Surveyor serves as a Facility Compliance Consultant within the Adult Care Licensure Section, conducting regulatory oversight of licensed adult care homes, assisted living facilities, and overnight respite programs. The position performs independent and team‑based onsite inspections to determine compliance with state rules and statutes, analyzes survey findings, and documents results in a clear and legally defensible manner. It provides technical assistance to facilities, potential providers, and county departments of social services responsible for routine monitoring and complaint investigations. The role requires extensive communication with facilities, interdisciplinary team members, and the public while managing field‑based responsibilities across a multi‑county region.

This position is home‑based in the Central region of NC and applicants should reside in Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Orange, Person, Vance, Warren, or adjacent counties. Applicants who do not live in these counties but are willing to relocate will also be considered.

The Assisted Living Surveyor also requires frequent travel and may include overnight stays depending on the inspection schedule. Surveyor may utilize a state vehicle if available, a rental vehicle or their personal vehicle for travel. Travel expenses, including food, lodging, and transportation, are compensated by the State of North Carolina at the NC Office of State Budget and Management’s established rates.


Key Duties Include:
- Conduct onsite inspections of adult care homes, assisted living facilities, and overnight respite programs to assess compliance with licensure rules and statutes.

- Analyze survey findings and determine compliance status, documenting conclusions in a clear and legally defensible format.

- Provide technical assistance to facilities and prospective providers regarding regulatory requirements and corrective actions.

- Deliver regulatory oversight and consultation to county Departments of Social Services involved in monitoring and complaint investigations.

- Communicate effectively with facility staff, interdisciplinary team members, DSS personnel, and the public through clear verbal and written exchanges.

- Review and apply relevant state and federal laws, rules, and standards when conducting surveys and making compliance determinations.

- Perform field‑based inspection activities that require frequent regional travel and occasional overnight stays.

- Maintain organized documentation, manage inspection schedules, and meet deadlines associated with regulatory surveys and reports.

- Evaluate facility operations, care environments, and personnel practices to identify non‑compliance and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary licensure teams to ensure consistent regulatory oversight across assigned counties.

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 the website for State Benefits. 

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.

Tresha Walker