Registered Nurse - Statewide Programs​/Children - Murdoch Developmental Center

Agency Division Job Classification Title Registered Nurse (S) Position Number  Grade MH15

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Description of Work The Children’s Needs Assessment Clinic is a program at the Center and requires an RN to assist in the overall assessment process, coordination and running of the Clinic appointment, to include associated documentation requirements. This RN will work closely with the Assessment Clinic Coordinator to fulfill these duties as their primary responsibility and will be assigned to assist in a residential professional nurse role as time allows and/or in emergent situations.

ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Recruitment Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00.

A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina or in a participating NLC state.
• Must be able to pass Healthcare Provider CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) written and physical requirements.
• Must have a valid Driver License.
• This position is exempt and exempt from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126).
• This position is mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Scheduled work hours/shift: 8am-5pm, 5 days/week with flexibility to work 6:30am-3pm; occasional rotating 12‑hour shift weekends 6:30a-7p; schedule adjustments as needed/required.

We offer flexible shifts and pay additions for hours worked:

• 1st shift 6:30am-3pm 10% weekend only
• 2nd shift 2:30pm-11pm 15% weekday & 25% weekend
• 3rd shift 10:45pm-6:45am 20% weekday & 30% weekend

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 per week will receive a prorated rate.

• 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.

MDC is one of three regional developmental centers operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). MDC in Butner serves 25 counties in central NC. Murdoch has approximately 1600 employees providing residential services and supports to people with IDD, complex behavioral challenges and/or medical conditions whose clinical treatment needs exceed the level of care available in the…