Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Yancey County, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 58898 - 88348
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
Job Classification Title
Registered Nurse (S)Position Number
Grade
MH15About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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
Employees in this class are characterized by the performance of professional nursing care and treatment to patients in accordance with medical protocols. They develop nursing care plans based on diagnosis and pertinent medical information patient and family needs such as conducting nursing assessments; developing implementing and evaluating treatment plans; and providing patient care and education through case management. Employees in this class work independently to carry out nursing care processes and set up an environment to assist patients in obtaining maximum level of functioning or recovery. Employees in this class may also be responsible for serving as a charge nurse overseeing the daily nursing care activities on an assigned shift or in a preceptor role coordinating all licensed and non-licensed staff duties. Employees in this class administer medications and treatments as directed by a physician. Employees in this class are responsible for appropriate treatment and medical documentation. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level Professional Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Sign on Bonus for Registered Nurse position $7500
$58898.00 - $88348.00 Annually
Knowledge of professional principles practices and theory of nursing and its application. Knowledge of laws rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care and knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications. Ability to independently plan implement and evaluate patient care plans. Ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments. Ability to guide and counsel subordinate staff and provide feedback and advice/counsel to nursing staff on care rendered to patients. Ability to provide patient and family education on disease processes treatment and self-care and ability to demonstrate patience in dealing with patients clients and families. . Ability to communicate information to patients families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner verbally in writing or by demonstration. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. Ability to effectively teach nursing staff through orientation and on the job training.
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.
Note
Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. If possessing a single state RN license from a state other than North Carolina MUST apply and receive at a minimum a Temporary License to practice in NC prior to hire date.
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:
Monique CowanEmail:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
