Lead Nurse - Rockingham YDC; No Weekends, Shifts
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Dental / Dentistry
Public Health
About Us
The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.
AgencySafety
DivisionDept of Public Safety
Job Classification TitleRegistered Nurse (S)
Position NumberGradeMH15
About UsThe Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.
Description Of WorkStep into an RN role that puts work–life balance front and center. Enjoy a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends, no state holidays, and steady 8-hour shifts. This position offers a less physically demanding environment, plus additional on on-call responsibilities for an added supplement to your salary and exercise greater professional autonomy. While you’ll play a key role in maintaining essential services during adverse weather, you’ll not be required to stay overnight.
The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.
This position provides nursing services to juvenile offenders and function as the full-time health care professional on site at the facility.
This Position Is Responsible For- Providing health care in the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses and injuries
- Performing the juveniles' admission physical assessments
- Conducting sick call
- Administering medications
- Implementing physician treatment orders
- Providing medication administration, training UAPs for medication administration and medication counseling for the juveniles
- Writing medical discharge summaries
- Providing emergency medical services
- Health care reports to other disciplines regarding juvenile health status, maintain data reports and providing health related staff training
Skills And Abilities
/Management Preferences
MH15 Salary Range: $61,177-$91,767
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary.
Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the…
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