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

Registered Nurse

This position is for 2nd Shift 11AM-7PM and will require that the nurse be on-call during non-work hours.    This position provides nursing services to juvenile offenders and function as the full-time health care professional on site at Edgecombe Youth Development Center in Rocky Mount, NC This position is responsible for providing medical services to juvenile offenders inside a secure facility. This position must be able to base judgements on facts and reasoning while being open-minded, organized, systematic and inquisitive and be able to have discernment of patients' complaints. This position must be able to work with other healthcare staff, facility and custody staff and deliver services in an organized, timely and methodical manner and notify patient/client of how to access healthcare. The registered nurse is also responsible for: * Providing health care in the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses and injuries * Performing the juveniles' admission physical assessments * Conducting sick call * Administering medications * Implementing physician treatment orders * Providing medication administration, training UAPs for medication administration and medication counseling for the juveniles * Writing medical discharge summaries * Providing emergency medical services * Health care reports to other disciplines regarding juvenile health status, maintain data reports and providing health related staff training * Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written with other staff members and patients.  This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is MH15.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. About Juvenile Justice: The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.  Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview.  If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.  About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS): The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.  Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol.  Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.  DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: * Demonstrated experience with independently implementing the nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) to meet patient needs.  * Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare staff to include UAPs and making assignments.  * Demonstrated experience using interview techniques that assist the patient/client in describing his/her symptoms and assist in discerning the situation and communicating information to patients, families, and or staff.  Management Preferences:  * Nursing experience in adolescent, pediatric, school, or public health nursing.  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.  Necessary Special Qualifications: Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program. The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training. This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight stays. In addition the selected candidate must: * Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma). * Pass a Criminal Background check * Pass a Drug Screening test * Pass a Psychological test * Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test * Pass a Physical * Be a US citizen * Be at least 20 years of age * Have a valid driver's license The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.   DPS 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.   It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.   * 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. * If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. * If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification * The NC Dept. of Public Safety 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 in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) * Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back").  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.   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 and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.   For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kassia White at [email protected]