Registered Nurse; Lead-Hope & Wellness – Cherry Hospital

Overview

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state with 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 and helping ensure economic independence.

Dept of Health and Human Services

Cherry Hospital

Registered Nurse (S)

MH15

The position supervises licensed practical nurses as well as health care technicians. The primary focus of this position includes but is not limited to providing active programming and ensuring safety of our patients, which is driven by individual patients’ treatment plans.

Salary Range: $61,177 - $91,767

Recruitment Range: $70,000 - $85,000

• A sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the  Budget Approval.

Candidates 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:

• Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments.
• 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.

This position is exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. State Human Resources Act (GS 126) applies. This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Minimum

Education And Experience:

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

ADA accommodations:
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS provides reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the designated recruiter.

Cherry Hospital is a state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The hospital serves the eastern region and offers competitive salary, benefits, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability, and professional opportunities.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas (Education, Work Experience, Certificates & Licenses). Answers to supplemental questions should be supported in the Work Experience section. Applications must be submitted by the closing date. The state uses a merit-based recruitment and selection plan with budget-based salary determination.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference:
Applicants may attach the required forms (DD-214, NGB 23A) as applicable.

Recruiter:
Angela Darden Gurley
Email: talent acquisition.gov