Dept of Health and Human Services
Broughton Hospital
Nurse Consultant I (NS)
60044751
MH16
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.
Broughton Hospital is seeking a Nurse Consultant I – Nurse Consultant Accreditation Specialist to support the Quality Risk Management and Compliance (QRMC) department in advancing safe, high‑quality psychiatric patient care. This role serves as a clinical expert in psychiatric/mental health nursing and provides consultation, coaching, and guidance to hospital leaders and staff. The Specialist leads the hospital’s accreditation readiness efforts and ensures continuous compliance with State, Federal, CMS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards. The position analyzes clinical and incident data, identifies areas for improvement, and recommends corrective actions. It also conducts risk assessments and supports patient‑safety processes, including management of confidential safety information. This role is essential in helping the hospital interpret regulatory requirements, improve systems, and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
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 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:
Management Preferences:
Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
The normal working scheduled for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm; however, flexibility is required for training purposes and to meet the overall needs of the hospital.
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:
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.
Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
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 the Human Resources Department at Broughton Hospital at (828) 608-4130.
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.
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.
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