Licensed Practical Nurse-Weekend Option-Murdoch Developmental Center
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
About Us
North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.
Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!
Job Classification TitleLicensed Practical Nurse (S)
GradeMH07
Description Of WorkMurdoch nurses work as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team with physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, psychiatrists, and social workers to name just a few. Nurses gain professional fulfillment through the provision of evidence-based nursing practice with a person-centered approach.
ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.
KnowledgeSkills And Abilities
/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $46,220.00 - $56,812.00
- A Sign-on bonus of $4,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
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:
- Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina or in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. See the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) website for a list of participating states:
- Successful candidate must be able to pass Healthcare Provider CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) written and physical requirements as a condition of employment.
- Successful candidate must have a valid Driver License.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Personnel Health Care Registry.
We will be recruiting for multiple positions. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.
Scheduled work hours/shiftWeekend Option - 12 hour shifts 6:30am-7pm. Schedule adjustments as needed/requested.
- OPTION #1 : 6:30am - 7:00pm F/S/S (36 hr - one week), F/S/S/M (48hr - one week), rotating every other weekend
- OPTION #2 : 6:30am - 7:00pm F/S/S; 36 hours/week - Permanent Part-Time
1st 6:30am-3pm 10% Weekend Only
2nd 2:30pm-11pm 15% Weekday & 25% Weekend
3rd 10:45pm-6:45am 20% Weekday & 30% Weekend
- Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus*
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 a 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.
About Murdoch Developmental CenterMurdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.
Supplemental Contact InformationDHHS 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.
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…
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