Registered Nurse; TierStatewide

Registered Nurse (S)

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will provide professional nursing care and treatment to patients in accordance with medical protocols. You will work independently to assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, administer medications and treatments, and educate patients and families. This position may also serve as a charge nurse or preceptor, coordinating licensed and non-licensed staff.

Salary Range: $67,177 - $91,767

ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS. Additionally, positions are eligible for employee referral bonus program ($1,000).

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.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care and treatment to patients in accordance with medical protocols and physician directives. This role includes conducting nursing assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and educating patients and families. RNs work independently and may serve as charge nurses or preceptors, coordinating licensed and non-licensed staff. They maintain accurate medical documentation and comply with all regulatory standards.

The position requires knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and medical terminology; laws and regulations governing nursing care; and medications and their physiological effects. RNs must demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, lead teams, delegate tasks, and guide staff through feedback and training. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies are essential, along with the capacity to educate patients, families, and staff.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

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 website for State Benefits

Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:
  Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.

• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:
  Correctional and Probation/Parole Officer Certification

• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent,…