Registered Nurse; J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse (S)
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 Registered Nurse functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for the coordination (to include ongoing assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation) of nursing care for residents living in a home s care includes administration of medications/treatments, assessment of outcomes, and nursing treatment as indicated. The selected candidate must successfully complete the DHHS medication exam and have the ability to independently administer medications and treatments in a timely, accurate manner following the 6 rights.
Selected candidates must also successfully become certified in CPR & NCVIF.
Salary Range: $61,177.00 - $91,767.00
Recruitment Range: $70,000.00 - $88,348.00
A Sign-on Bonus of $10,000 May Be Offered to the Successful Applicant(s) of This Posting, Contingent on the Budget Approval.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:
- Ability to independently plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications.
- Ability to communicate information in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, written, or by demonstration.
- Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
Must be able to successfully perform all functions applicable to nursing on the ADA checklist for all nursing positions at JIRDC.
This Position Is Exempt and Is Exempt From Certain Provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126)This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
We Will Be Recruiting for Multiple Positions with This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered for All Noted Open Positions.
Shifts:
- 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)
- 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm)
- 3rd shift (11:15 pm - 7:15 am)
- Day shift (7:00 am - 7:15 pm)
- Night shift (7:00 pm - 7:15 am)
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, and functional abilities. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.
Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
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 campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
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.
In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
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Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is…
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