Licensed Practical Nurse - Walter B. Jones Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division W B Jones Alcohol , Drug Abuse Trt Ctr Job Classification Title Licensed Practical Nurse (S) Position Number  Grade MH07

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.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct patient care and assist the Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient care as outlined by institutional rules and professional nursing practices. The position responsibilities include medication administration, monitoring the patient's mental and physical status. and maintains accurate documentation of care provided to patients. The LPN will assist in the development of nursing care plans based on diagnosis, medical information, and patient needs.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. 12
- Hour

Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM 36/48 Rotation. Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $41,407.00- $62,111.00
* A Sign-on bonus of $4,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the  Budget Approval.

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
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.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

The Walter

B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter

B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery". The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and /. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.

Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our…