Charge Nurse/Float RN - South Central Region

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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 AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY. 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. Position duties include clinical responsibilities, which covers the whole spectrum of assessment and intervention necessary to maintain maximum function and to promote well-being and are inclusive of, but not limited to, 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. This is a floating position and will provide staffing coverage based on the need throughout facilities. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $59,732 - $98,557 This is a Charge/Float Registered Nurse position and will provide staffing coverage based on the need throughout the facilities located in the South-Central Region. The primary facilities this position will be assigned to cover are located at the following prisons: Albemarle, Sanford, Richmond, Southern, Brown Creek, Harnett, Scotland and possibly other facilities in the South-Central Region as needed. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Documented knowledge and skill in the application of professional nursing theory, techniques and practices. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. About The Division of Health Services: The Division of Health Services 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. HS 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. Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include: Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your ap

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Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Health Services Job Classification Title Charge Nurse (S) Position Number 60066977 Grade MH16

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