Licensed Practical Nurse; J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (S)

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 provides routine practical nursing work in the care and treatment of residents, under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Supervisor. The LPN participates in nursing assessments, provides direct clinical (nursing) services that include medication & treatment administration and basic health care. This LPN performs & documents nursing procedures & techniques as prescribed by the physician and outlined in the resident’s Person Centered Plan.

The LPN carries out the nursing care plan as developed by the RN & may assist in evaluating the outcome of care. The LPN may also assist the RN with assessment of the residents according to the RN’s instruction. The selected candidate must successfully complete the DHHS medication exam and have the ability to independently administer medications & treatments in a timely, accurate manner following the 6 rights.

Selected candidates must also successfully become certified in CPR & NCVIF.

• Knowledge of nursing principles & techniques for specific area of practice
• Hospital experience or long‑term care experience is preferred

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to successfully perform all functions applicable to nursing on the ADA checklist for all nursing positions at JIRDC.

Salary Range: $41,407.00 - $62,111.00

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

1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), Monday
- Friday and every other weekend

2nd Shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) Monday
- Friday and every other weekend

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, & functional abilities. The facility 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, 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 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.

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