Licensed Practical Nurse- STATEWIDE
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN
and the job listing Expires on January 1, 2026
Sign on BONUS for LPN’s who start on or after July 1st will be $3000!
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
The NC Department of Adult Correction continuously recruits for Licensed Practical Nurse positions and will accept applications regardless of whether there is a current vacancy. Your application for this posting will remain on file for 365 days and will be screened for vacancies as they occur.
Position is a Licensed Practical Nurse providing routine care and treatment of patients, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, within a state correctional facility. Responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients, within the scope of practice.
Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following duties:- Screening, observing and assessing patients.
- Providing basic wound care and personal care to patients.
- Delivering routine respiratory therapy and other treatments, catheter and colostomy care, collecting vital signs and specimens, preparing and administering medications, administering/interpreting TB skin tests.
- Observing and recording pertinent patient information.
- Responding to emergencies.
- Assisting the Registered Nurse and Physician.
The new salary range will be $39864– $59797. Note to Current State Employees:
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
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Skills and Abilities
/ Competencies
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing and skills attendant to its practice.
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.
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- Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Must be licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina or in participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. If possessing a single state LPN 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.
Supplemental and Contact Information COME JOIN US TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!The Department of Adult Correction
is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision.
Other divisions include Administration, Compliance &…
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