Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of North Carolina
Oxford, NC

Nurse Supervisor I - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Offered - Whitaker PRTF

* SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED* A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.  See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section. Whitaker PRTF * Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.* We are currently recruiting for a Nurse Supervisor I to function as a Clinical Nurse Manager for 2nd shift at Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF).   This position is responsible for providing supervision of the residential services section of Whitaker PRTF. The position assumes a leadership role in primarily supervising Youth Program/Education Assistant (YPEA) staff members but will also assist in the supervision of nursing staff as well. This position coordinates activities between defined areas and provides supervisory input into scheduling, programmatic treatment and other medical and residentially based decisions. This position also provides clinical oversight of YPEA's on all shifts and to the nursing staff as needed, to include monitoring residents for physical and psychological status,  administering medication and evaluation of effectiveness, monitoring and documenting seclusions and restraints, and providing ongoing resident education regarding health, self-care, socialization skills and medication utilization. This position reports to the Residential Nurse Director.   The normal work hours for this position are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday - Friday however flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather.               About Whitaker PRTF:  If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of adolescents who have severe emotional and behavioral needs, consider the Clinical Nurse Manager opportunity at Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Butner, NC.  The Residential Department is responsible for providing 24-hour nursing and residential are for the Whitaker PRTF residents.   This includes assessment of each residents' needs specific to their age. Residential care is planned interventions that are performed to assure those needs are met and evaluated for effectiveness of nursing and programmatic care.   Whitaker is an 18-bed, secure residential treatment facility operated by DHHSSAS.  The facility provides residential care, support and educational services for 12 boys and 6 girls with complex behavioral, emotional, psychological, and neurological disorders.   It also provides community liaison support services to residents and their families with a staffing complement of 65 full-time clinical, educational, residential and support positions. About the Department of Health and Human Services: The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. Compensation and Benefits: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.  Qualified applicants must possess and application clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: * Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing. * Must have valid driver's license. * Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview process but, at a minimum, include the ability to obtain and maintain NCVI and CPR certification and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Management Prefers: * Experience in a charge nurse role or previous supervisory experience including evaluating work performance, preferably in an inpatient setting with children/adolescents with behavioral, emotional, psychological, or neurological disorders. * Experience planning, organizing, directing and evaluating nursing care. 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of nursing experience. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus.  All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.    Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.    If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.    Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. 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. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received.  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.    For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.   Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus:   Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:    A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).    An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:    (1) the employee has held a position in 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);  (2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;  (3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.  This Sign-on Bonus is 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.