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

MDS Nurse

* SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED * A Sign-On Bonus of $10,000.00 (effective 08/02/22)  for the successful applicant(s) of this posting. See eligibility for Sign-On Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section. This position coordinates the Minimum Data Set (MDS) system according to CMS certification and licensure standards on all residents.  Coordinates and serves as Team Leader for the Treatment Team on the assigned unit.   Serves as teaching role as needed to maintain skills for clinical disciplines on MDS and care planning.   This position is considered mandatory, which means employees are required to report to work during adverse weather and emergency conditions.   Longleaf Neuro Medical Treatment Center (LNMTC) is a certified Medicare and Medicaid facility nursing home that provides a continuum of care to both adults with severe and persistent mental illness that also have long-term medical conditions requiring residential, medical and nursing care, and to adults with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or other related dementia.  LNMTC facilitates high quality skilled and intermediate nursing care throughout four Nursing Unit Floors and an Alzheimer's Unit that operates 24 hours seven days a week, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts.        See more of Longleaf and what our employees have to say about it!    https://vimeo.com/239654418       ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):  The North Carolina 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 & BENEFITS:  The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex 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 website for State Benefits by clicking on this link: NC OSHR: BenefitsTo 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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:   1.  Active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. 2.  Ability to assess and make nursing diagnosis based on scientific principles. 3.  Knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing. 4.  Ability to communicate and relate to residents with communication deficits in a therapeutic manner. 5.  Knowledge of Pharmacology. 6.  Possess leadership ability.Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization. North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.  The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is 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 receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.   For technical issues with your application, 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  (252) 206-2483     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: * 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); * the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency; * 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.