Nurse Consultant II - NPU - Central Regional Hospital

Agency Division

Central Regional Hospital

Nurse Consultant II (NS)

MH17

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The primary purpose of the Nurse Consultant II position is to improve and enhance the quality of patient care through consultation, teaching/instructing, role modeling and assisting in researching the standards, policies, procedures and initiatives of the Nursing Department hospital wide. This position possesses technical expertise in psychiatric/mental health nursing with the ability to advise and provide consultation within specialized nursing services (and nursing education).

The Nurse Consultant II works directly under the Nurse Director of the Nurse Performance Unit (NPU) to help plan and implement hospital wide training initiatives. The Nurse Consultant II is the catalyst for system changes and suggesting practical solutions to clinical problems.

Candidates now 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:

• Knowledge of principles of Nursing Process, Inpatient and Mental and Medical nursing.
• Knowledge of comprehensive skill in the practical application of psychiatric nursing theory and processes.
• Knowledge of teaching learning theory (including group dynamics and continuous quality improvement.
• Skill in providing direct patient care and the charge nurse role.
• Skill in medication Administration and operation of medication delivery systems.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and retirement. The normal working hours are Monday - Friday,8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.Flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.

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The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

: CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility.

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