Nurse Consultant - Nursing Education Instructor; Broughton Hospital

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

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Nursing Education Instructor Broughton Hospital

• Staff Development Department
• Morganton, NC

Are you passionate about elevating the nursing profession through education, mentorship, and innovative training? Broughton Hospital is seeking a dynamic, motivated Nursing Education Instructor to help shape the next generation of exceptional caregivers.

As part of our Staff Development Department, you'll play a vital role in empowering nursing and clinical staff with the knowledge and confidence they need to deliver outstanding patient care. You'll lead engaging, high-impact orientation and training programs, including Nurse Aide I (NA-I) training, CNA Orientation, RN and LPN Orientations, and Continuing Education across nursing and clinical teams. This is a hands-on, high-energy position where you'll design, implement, and evaluate meaningful educational experiences.

You'll also support student nurse affiliation programs, collaborate with leaders and educators throughout the hospital, and help ensure our teams meet professional, regulatory, and quality-improvement standards.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Flexibility is required to support special trainings and department needs.

Salary Range: $62,044.00 - $

Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $

A Sign-On Bonus of $10,000.00 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on Budget Approval. 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:
Experienced nurse educator with at least 2 years of teaching and strong skills in creating educational materials. Proven ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and departments. Background in skilled nursing facility work or teaching (1+ year) and preferably experience instructing NA-1/CNA programs. Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. Flexibility is required for education and training purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.

• To qualify for the Sign-On Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible.
• Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a pro-rated rate.
• An employee is not eligible for a Sign-On Bonus if:
• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).
• The employee has previously received a Sign-On Bonus from any State agency.
• DHHS has paid any contract…