Job Description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Division of Motor Vehicles

Job Classification Title

Nurse Consultant I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH16

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to review medical records statements from medical providers and driving records to make determinations regarding the status of a citizens driving privileges. These determinations address whether it would be a hazard to public safety to allow the citizens to operate a motor vehicle. Decisions may include recommendations to issue restrict cancel or deny licensure. The determinations must be recorded concisely in the designated formats. This position is required to assist customers with issues regarding medical review for highway safety purposes and thus requires a thorough working knowledge of the laws rules and regulations related to driving privileges. This position must consistently demonstrate good medical knowledge effective verbal and written communication skills and must be duly licensed to practice Nursing in the State of North Carolina. This position is also responsible for communicating effectively with other units across the Division regarding customers in the Medical Review Program. As workload permits this position may also be tasked with performing other tasks necessary for the efficient effective operation of the Medical Review Unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

MH16 $62044 - $102371

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of medical terminology disease process and body systems current clinical diagnostic procedures and treatments and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of professional standards in nursing (including the nursing processes of assessment planning implementation and evaluation) and the delivery of health care services in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across a wide spectrum (customer/providers/colleagues) to interpret regulations answer questions and respond to issues/complaints.
• Demonstrated ability to make reasonable independent decisions based on professional analysis of medical records and notes.
• Computer skills in Windows XP Professional MS Office products use of electronic mail and the internet data management using folders and import/export functions.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and 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:

Andriette Dana Clifton

Email:

Required Experience:

Contract

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work

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