Licensed Practical Nurse - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center - Cluster

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has 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 including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Dept of Health and Human Services

O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (S)

MH07

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists the Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Team in meeting each individual resident’s practicable level of independence and function through medical and psychosocial intervention, administering medication and evaluating the patient's response to care. Position will provide quality nursing services in the care and treatment of residents, under nursing supervision. The LPN works with the RN in planning, implementing, and evaluating resident care.

This position will take part in the interdisciplinary team process in nursing assessments, assist with the personal care of residents and provide guidance to Health Care Technicians (Certified Nursing Aide I) during day-to-day activities of daily living.

• Working knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices, sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices.
• Working knowledge of proper dosage, effects and contraindications.
• Skill in routine medical procedures to include basic wound care, taking vital signs, checking weights and obtaining specimens.
• Skill in preparing and administering medications, observation and evaluation of individuals' condition(s).
• Possess ability to respond to potentially life‑threatening situations in a calm and orderly manner.

$41,407 - $62,111

A sign‑on bonus of $4,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025‑2026 Budget Approval.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• The employee has previously received a sign‑on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees

Available 12‑Hour

Shifts:

Day (7:00am-7:30pm), Night (7:00pm-7:30am)

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

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.

Recruiter:
Jasmine Monique Yelverton

Phone:

Email: talent acquisition.gov