Licensed Practical Nurse - 1st Shift​/Murdoch Developmental Center

Licensed Practical Nurse - 1st Shift/Murdoch Developmental Center

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Murdoch Developmental Center is currently recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurses on 1st shift. The primary purpose of the LPN position is to provide direct clinical services and medication and treatment administration. This LPN performs and documents nursing procedures and techniques as prescribed by the physician and outlined in the Person Centered Plan. This LPN performs duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and works with the RN in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.

All employees of Murdoch Center are designated as essential for adverse weather and emergency events.

• Provide direct clinical services and medication and treatment administration as prescribed.
• Document nursing procedures and techniques per physician orders and the Person Centered Plan.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurse on planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.

• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina or in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. See NC Board of Nursing for participating states.
• Conditional Requirements:
  Successful candidate must be able to pass Healthcare Provider CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) written and physical requirements. Must have a valid Driver License.
• Preferred: KSAs/Management Preferences are not required, but candidates possessing the following skills are preferred: ability to practice as an LPN in NC or NLC states.

• Recruitment Range: $46,220.00 - $56,812.00
• Sign-on bonus of $4,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s), contingent on the  Budget Approval.
• Shift options include 1st shift: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, 5 days per week; rotating weekends; schedule adjustments as needed.
• LPN 1st Shift Options: 6:30am-3pm (8 hour), 6:30am-5pm (10 hour), 6:30am-7pm (12 hour) 36/48 alternating weeks.

• Agency:
  North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• Exempt status:
  This position is exempt from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126).
• Eligible for Sign-on Bonus; conditions apply. All sign-on bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the hire date.
• Background checks and pre-employment drug testing may be required. Tobacco use restriction on campuses and vaccination policy adherence.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Provide information in Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. Answers to Supplemental Questions should be supported within the Work Experience section. Applications must be submitted by the closing date/time. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions; transcripts may be uploaded.

Veteran’s and National Guard preferences are available with required documentation. ADA accommodations are available if needed. For questions about this posting, contact HR at .

Murdoch is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided to employees and applicants with disabilities; pregnancy-related accommodations are available.

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