Charge Nurse - Eastern Region

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This is a Charge/Float Registered Nurse position and will primarily provide staffing coverage based on the need throughout Carteret, Eastern, Green, Johnston, Neuse, and Pamlico facilities. The Float Nurse provides professional nursing in the care, treatment, observation, and counsel of offenders in accordance with standard nursing practice and theory, agency regulations, physicians’ orders, and instructions from higher level nursing staff. This is a floating position and will provide staffing coverage based on the need throughout facilities.

Position Duties

• sick call/assessment
• assisting the physician
• carrying out orders
• planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care
• responding to emergencies
• facilitating mental and dental health care
• preparing medication for administration and administering medications
• monitoring for communicable diseases
• conducting Chronic Disease Clinics
• updating physical examinations
• teaching
• delegating to or supervising other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen
• Position may supervise subordinate staff

Salary

Salary Range: $62,044 – $102,371

Posting Close Information

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM the Night Before the End Date.

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

About the Division of Comprehensive Health Services (CHS)

Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.

Education & Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
• One year of nursing experience

Veterans & National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. 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 members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with an honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

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. NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.

Compliance Requirements

• NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."

EEO Statement

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.