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

Registered Nurse/Lead Nurse (Buncombe County) -- Temporary Solutions

NOTE:  If you are a current NC State Government employee, you will not be considered for a temporary assignment. Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may ultimately seek permanent employment with the state. This part-time temporary position is located in Black Mountain - Buncombe County.  There are no leave, medical insurance or retirement benefits offered.  Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay:  $25.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application) NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history. Average 29 hours per work week  This part-time temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health & Human Services - DSOHF - Black Mountain Neuro Med Treatment Center.  The primary purpose of the Lead Nurse is to provide professional nursing care and encourage independent function in with care being individualized rather than routine and to focus on the promotion of the residents' rights and decision making.  The Lead Nurse is responsible for identifying health problems needing attention from a physician and to work closely with the physician to provide medical care.  The Lead Nurse is also an integral part of the interdisciplinary team which shares responsibility with other team members for related needs to insure an integrated approach to care for the individuals residing at Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center.  The Lead Nurse is also responsible for instructing and monitoring all other staff that have direct care contact with the residents. [NOTE:  Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities and any experience or competencies specified in the supplemental question(s) to be considered. * Knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application * Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, effects and contraindications * Working knowledge of dietetics, sanitation, personal hygiene, and infection control * Ability to organize assigned work * Ability to make reports and documentation * Ability to prepare and maintain report of shift activities and resident's progress * Ability to verbally report information * Ability to maintain nursing records and charts * Ability to gain the confidence of the residents and to work effectively with them, staff and families * Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and staff * Knowledge and skill in CPR and AED * Must have computer skills Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina Temporary Solutions Office of State Human Resources 1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC  27609