DMV - Driver Medical Review Consultant

Nurse Consultant I (NS)

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 citizen's 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.

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.
• Skills in Windows XP Professional, MS Office products, use of electronic mail and the internet, data management using folders, and import/export functions

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

The 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.