Lead Nurse - Edgecombe YDC (No Weekends, 8hr Shifts)

About the role

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work Step into an RN role that puts work-life balance front and center. Enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends, no state holidays, and steady 8-hour shifts. This position offers a less physically demanding environment, plus additional on on-call responsibilities for an added supplement to your salary and exercise greater professional autonomy. While you'll play a key role in maintaining essential services during adverse weather, you'll not be required to stay overnight. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. This position provides nursing services to juvenile offenders and function as the full-time health care professional on site at the facility. This position is responsible for: Providing health care in the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses and injuries Performing the juveniles' admission physical assessments Conducting sick call Administering medications Implementing physician treatment orders Providing medication administration, training UAPs for medication administration and medication counseling for the juveniles Writing medical discharge summaries Providing emergency medical services Health care reports to other disciplines regarding juvenile health status, maintain data reports and providing health related staff training Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences MH15 Salary Range: $61,177-$91,767 DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application . A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resource s *Note: If you have an RN License, please make sure that this is documented on your application in the Certificates & Licenses section. Management Preference: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. Experience leading a team in the medical field with delegation of UAP tasks. Experience working in a nursing role in a pediatrics setting and/or public health nursing. Experience independently implementing the nursing process to meet patient needs Experience using interview techniques that assist the patient in describing their symptoms Experience effectively teaching nursing staff through on-the-job training Work Schedule: This is a full-time position Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts; with additional paid on-call responsbilities, no weekends, and no state holidays. We offer great Benefits! This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For