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

Registered Nurse

* SIGN-ON BONUSES 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. "This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events." * 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.* "As of June 1, 2023, the new salary range will be $56,906 - $85,360"    RN licensure in North Carolina, Compact State Licensure, or pending licensure after graduation from a nursing program is required.   We are accepting "graduate" temporary permits! Since testing centers for NCLEX are temporarily closed, NCBON has reinstituted the "Graduate Nurse" status for NC graduates. See Minimum Education and Experience Requirements section below for more details.   Registered Nurse position will perform specialized nursing and medical treatment and deliver care to developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals, many who are also medically fragile. This position carries out nursing care plans based on the diagnoses and pertinent medical information and individual needs. The Registered nurse will independently carry out the nursing care process and will set up an environment to assist individuals in obtaining maximum level of functioning and/or recovery. They will administer medication, participate in interdisciplinary team process, assist in coordinating care for the individuals and work closely with the medical doctors, psychologist, social worker, recreational therapist, dietician and other professionals to assist the individual in meeting their maximum potential for independence and function while providing the best quality of life possible. Shift Premiums for 8 Hour Shifts: Day S&S 10% Evening M-F 20%, S&S 30% Night F/S/S 30%, M-TH 20% 12 Hour Shifts: 7am-7:30pm (no premiums) 7:00pm-7:30am (eligible for evening shift premium rates) About O'Berry Neuro Medical Treatment Center:  click here https://vimeo.com/243905744.    "O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond which can be provided by family, or in a community living setting."  To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:    * Knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application.  * Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care.  * Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications.  * Ability to guide and counsel subordinate staff and provide feedback and advice/counsel to nursing staff on care rendered to patients.  * Ability to provide patient and family education on disease processes, treatment and self-care.  * Ability to demonstrate patience in dealing with patients, clients, and families.  * Ability to communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by demonstration.  * Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.  * Physical Requirements: ability to pass CPR, CPI and lifting up to 50 pounds. 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 details. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina OR Graduate Temporary Permit  North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    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 products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. 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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application.  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.