NC Department of Health and Human Services
Nurse Consultant I (Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP))
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Nurse Consultant I (Family, Infant, and Preschool Program)
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Nurse Consultant I (Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP))
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NC Department of Health and Human Services .
About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians by 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.
Agency and Division
Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Job Classification and Position Details
Job Classification Title: Nurse Consultant I (NS)
Position Number: (unlisted)
Grade: MH16
Salary Range: $59,732.00 – $98,557.00
Recruitment Range: $59,732.00 – $98,557.00
Sign‑on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025‑2026 Budget Approval.
Description of Work The Nurse Consultant I participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals providing early intervention and family support to children age birth through eight with or at risk for disabilities and their families. The consultant has specific responsibility for providing nursing‑related assessments and evaluations for children, instructing parents and caregivers in nursing‑related activities to attain desired outcomes, and providing consultation and technical assistance to other staff and community paraprofessionals, professionals, and agencies.
The Nurse Consultant I is expected to learn and use cross‑disciplinary evidence‑based early intervention practices, including caregiver coaching, family‑centered practices, resource‑based practices, and natural learning environment practices. The Nurse Consultant I also maintains contact with referral sources, identifies and develops relationships with potential referral sources to increase referrals, and participates in activities supporting FIPP’s mission of providing a broad range of family‑centered resources and supports to children and families.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)
Documented knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques, with specialized knowledge of health and/or development of children age birth through eight.
Knowledge of health and wellness issues for families, family systems theories, and family‑centered practices.
Knowledge of community systems, and ability to provide patients and families with information on services provided by FIPP and other organizations.
Knowledge about community resources or the skills to locate and seek out resources for children and families, with experience or training evaluating children and families, developing community resources, research, training, and model development.
Skilled in child assessments, communicating with families at all levels of understanding, actively listening, assisting families in identifying strengths, goals, resources and individualized plans of action.
Shift Hours 1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday, with occasional evening hours.
About The Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP) FIPP is a community‑based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. It is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has been producing research and providing supports and services in western North Carolina since 1972. The overall mission of the program is to promote optimal health and development of young children, especially those with or at risk for disabilities, through supporting families, and to promote the dissemination of research, resources and professional development opportunities to improve service delivery.
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF‑certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. It is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte and the City of Asheville, and sits on picturesque property near Lake James and Pisgah National Forest.
Supplemental Contact Information DHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy consisting of compliance with all federal, state laws and Executive Orders. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered throughout the hiring process and on the job. For more information about DHHS, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre‑employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited on campuses and all employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Application Process
Complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Provide Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses in the appropriate areas. Supplemental questions do not replace this information.
If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Applications are “Under Review” from the closing date and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
Minimum Education and Experience Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter
Meganna Benner
Email: MEGGIE.BENNER@DHHS.NC.GOV
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Nurse Consultant I (Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP))
role at
NC Department of Health and Human Services .
About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians by 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.
Agency and Division
Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Job Classification and Position Details
Job Classification Title: Nurse Consultant I (NS)
Position Number: (unlisted)
Grade: MH16
Salary Range: $59,732.00 – $98,557.00
Recruitment Range: $59,732.00 – $98,557.00
Sign‑on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025‑2026 Budget Approval.
Description of Work The Nurse Consultant I participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals providing early intervention and family support to children age birth through eight with or at risk for disabilities and their families. The consultant has specific responsibility for providing nursing‑related assessments and evaluations for children, instructing parents and caregivers in nursing‑related activities to attain desired outcomes, and providing consultation and technical assistance to other staff and community paraprofessionals, professionals, and agencies.
The Nurse Consultant I is expected to learn and use cross‑disciplinary evidence‑based early intervention practices, including caregiver coaching, family‑centered practices, resource‑based practices, and natural learning environment practices. The Nurse Consultant I also maintains contact with referral sources, identifies and develops relationships with potential referral sources to increase referrals, and participates in activities supporting FIPP’s mission of providing a broad range of family‑centered resources and supports to children and families.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)
Documented knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques, with specialized knowledge of health and/or development of children age birth through eight.
Knowledge of health and wellness issues for families, family systems theories, and family‑centered practices.
Knowledge of community systems, and ability to provide patients and families with information on services provided by FIPP and other organizations.
Knowledge about community resources or the skills to locate and seek out resources for children and families, with experience or training evaluating children and families, developing community resources, research, training, and model development.
Skilled in child assessments, communicating with families at all levels of understanding, actively listening, assisting families in identifying strengths, goals, resources and individualized plans of action.
Shift Hours 1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday, with occasional evening hours.
About The Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP) FIPP is a community‑based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. It is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has been producing research and providing supports and services in western North Carolina since 1972. The overall mission of the program is to promote optimal health and development of young children, especially those with or at risk for disabilities, through supporting families, and to promote the dissemination of research, resources and professional development opportunities to improve service delivery.
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF‑certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. It is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte and the City of Asheville, and sits on picturesque property near Lake James and Pisgah National Forest.
Supplemental Contact Information DHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy consisting of compliance with all federal, state laws and Executive Orders. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered throughout the hiring process and on the job. For more information about DHHS, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre‑employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited on campuses and all employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Application Process
Complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Provide Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses in the appropriate areas. Supplemental questions do not replace this information.
If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Applications are “Under Review” from the closing date and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
Minimum Education and Experience Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter
Meganna Benner
Email: MEGGIE.BENNER@DHHS.NC.GOV
#J-18808-Ljbffr