Registered NurseLead Nurse (Buncombe County) Temporary

Buncombe County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Registered Nurse (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH15

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the states largest employers with over 76000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies offices and universities each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits including a variety of leave options professional development opportunities insurance and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources website.

Permanent temporary and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporarys skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application) NOTE: See Resume is not acceptable to show work history.

Average 29 hours per work week

This part-time temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health & Human Services - DSOHF - Black Mountain Neuro Med Treatment Center. The primary purpose of the Lead Nurse is to provide professional nursing care and encourage independent function in with care being individualized rather than routine and to focus on the promotion of the residents rights and decision making. The Lead Nurse is responsible for identifying health problems needing attention from a physician and to work closely with the physician to provide medical care. The Lead Nurse is also an integral part of the interdisciplinary team which shares responsibility with other team members for related needs to insure an integrated approach to care for the individuals residing at Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center. The Lead Nurse is also responsible for instructing and monitoring all other staff that have direct care contact with the residents.

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

Knowledge of professional principles practices and theory of nursing and its application Knowledge of medications their proper dosage effects and contraindications
Working knowledge of dietetics sanitation personal hygiene and infection control
Ability to organize assigned work
Ability to make reports and documentation
Ability to prepare and maintain report of shift activities and residents progress
Ability to verbally report information
Ability to maintain nursing records and charts
Ability to gain the confidence of the residents and to work effectively with them staff and families
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and staff
Knowledge and skill in CPR and AED. Must have computer skills

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

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.

Recruiter:

Tracey Hinnant

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AgencyDivisionTemporary SolutionsJob Classification TitleRegistered Nurse (S)Position NumberGradeMH15About UsNorth Carolina State Government is one of the states largest employers with over 76000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organiza...