Charge Nurse - Urgent Care CPHC

Overview

Charge Nurse (S) position located at Central Prison, a close‑custody male offender facility with a maximum capacity of 1,318 inmates. The Charge/Lead Nurse provides professional nursing care in a supervisory capacity, managing and supervising daily nursing care on assigned shifts or areas, and coordinating licensed and non‑licensed staff.

• Conduct patient needs assessments, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, and provide patient care and education.
• Perform sick‑call assessments, medication administration, phlebotomy, transcribe MD/PA orders, and maintain thorough medical documentation.
• Monitor and treat communicable diseases and respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate all licensed and non‑licensed nursing staff during shifts and support preceptor functions.

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
• At least one year of nursing experience (directly related health‑care setting).
• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques, including physical assessment, clinical judgment, treatment planning, and evaluation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with correctional or custodial health‑care environments.
• Ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, in a rotating 36/48 schedule (5:45 a.m.–6:15 p.m.).

12‑hour shift: 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. Rotating 36/48 schedule.

Salary range: $62,044.00 – $. Eligible for a $7,500 sign‑on bonus if not a probationary, permanent, or time‑limited employee within the last 12 months.

State of North Carolina provides comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, NCFlex, paid vacation, sick and community service leave, and paid parental leave for eligible employees.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy related conditions, and religious beliefs.