Registered Nurse - CA Dillon JDC; No Weekends, shifts

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (S) – Grade MH15 (Position # ). Division:
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Full‑time 8‑hour Monday‑Friday shifts with additional paid on‑call; no weekends or state holidays.

This role provides nursing services to juvenile offenders and will serve as the full‑time health care professional on site at a juvenile facility.

• 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

• Experience leading a team in the medical field with delegation of UAP tasks
• Experience working in a nursing role in a pediatrics setting and/or public health nursing
• Experience independently implementing the nursing process to meet patient needs
• Experience using interview techniques that assist the patient in describing their symptoms

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.”

• Must attend and successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training Certification Program (four‑week classroom and physically demanding training with consecutive overnight stays)
• Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e., a diploma)
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screening test, psychological test, sexual risk screening test, and a physical exam (vision and hearing)
• Be a U.S. citizen, be at least 20 years of age, and have a valid driver’s license

Full‑time (40 hours per week) with State benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. Salary ranges from $61,177 to $91,767 and may increase with relevant qualifications. Additional paid on‑call responsibilities are offered.

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.

Kassia Elizabeth White – KASSIA.WHITE