Charge Nurse - Triage Nurse
Charge Nurse - Triage Nurse
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$ 59732 - 98557
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Description of Work
NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7500 SIGN-ON BONUS.
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
The Triage Charge Nurse provides comprehensive clinical care through assessment intervention coordination and education to promote offender health and safety. Key duties include conducting telehealth triage via telephone or video consultations evaluating medical complaints and formulating timely nursing responses. The nurse performs accurate clinical assessments by integrating subjective symptoms with objective findings applying sound nursing judgment and operating independently within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
This position supports continuity of care by developing and implementing care plans based on established protocols provider guidance and facility policy. It also includes assisting with urgent care administering medications coordinating follow-up care responding to medical and mental health emergencies and providing education on chronic disease communicable conditions treatment compliance and preventive health measures. The nurse collaborates closely with providers dental and behavioral health teams and follows through on clinical recommendations. The role requires the ability to think critically make evidence-based decisions and maintain a compassionate and professional demeanor. The Triage Nurse must foster trust with patients and contribute positively to interdisciplinary teamwork. The Triage Charge Nurse holds significant administrative and leadership responsibilities to support the delivery of quality care across multiple sites. Core duties include documenting and reviewing triage encounters and clinical actions maintaining accurate and up-to-date nursing records and generating routine reports related to clinical volume case types and performance metrics.
The Triage Charge Nurse will provide education and training for the triage team report clinical concerns to the appropriate clinical chains of command and provide updates and guidance to custody personnel.
As a clinical leader the Triage Nurse assists in orienting and mentoring nursing staff delivering on-the-job training and supporting quality assurance initiatives. The nurse serves as a resource for clinical decision-making delegates appropriately and communicates effectively with staff management and custody and medical personnel. This role requires strong organizational skills a systematic approach to service delivery and the ability to prioritize under pressure. The nurse must model professionalism provide compassionate support to patients and families and contribute meaningfully to staff development and interdisciplinary care planning.
Work Schedule:The position will require working any shift including weekends and holidays as needed with limited supervision.
**This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**
Note to Current State Employees:State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.
$1000 Employee Referral BonusKnowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) click on the following resource links:Introduction to the State Government Job Applicationand/orKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Note: To qualify for this position applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Strong knowledge of professional nursing practices pharmacology physical assessment and patient safety.
Documented ability to interpret and convey complex clinical information clearly and confidently both orally and in writing is critical.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 for details.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of nursing experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us To Make A Difference
Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration Compliance & Accreditation Comprehensive Health Services Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based compassionate and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release.
The team of physicians nurses behavioral health services dental services psychiatric services pharmacy services and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent acute routine and chronic health care as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison improving public health and decreasing recidivism.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC 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.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veterans 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
- The 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. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).
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 application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Monique Cowan at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
