Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OperationsJob Classification Title
Charge Nurse (S)Position Number
65014381Grade
MH16About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
This position is located at Central Prison, which is a close-custody prison housing male offenders. Central Prison Healthcare Complex serves as the hub for healthcare for the male inmate population. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 1318 offenders.Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Conducting needs assessments.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans.
• Providing patient care and education to offenders in a state correctional
facility.
• Position requires sick call assessments, medication administration,
phlebotomy sticks, transcribing MD/PA orders, patient education, thorough
medical documentation, monitoring/treatment of communicable diseases,
and responding to emergencies.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $ 62,044.00 – $102,371.00
Charge Nurse - NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS.
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:
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques including physical assessments, clinical judgments, treatment planning, and evaluation
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date
This position may be required to work any shift, based on the institution's current needs, including weekends and holidays, with limited clinical supervision.
Work Schedule: 5:45 pm - 6:15 am
12-hour shifts, - Rotate 36/48 - Night Shift
State Benefits Information:
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
About The Division of Comprehensive Health Services:
Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.
Supplemental Application Information
Application Process
NCDAC 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. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.
Applications must include:
- Complete education history (including high school)
- Full work experience details
- Certificates and licenses, if applicable
- Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Education Equivalency Verification
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
PREA Requirement
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibition
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina, with one year of nursing experience.
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiter:
Monique Williams CowanEmail:
Skills Required
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience
- Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts, rotate 36/48, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques (physical assessment, treatment planning)
What We Do
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