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

Registered Nurse Longleaf NMT Center

  * 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. Registered Nurses are needed at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (LMNTC).  This posting is for multiple RN vacancies on various floors and shifts at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center.   The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the nursing team, which serves to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the care planning process of our residents.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Identifying and assessing residents needs/nursing/health needs. * Administering medications as directed by physicians. * Working closely with the medical staff to provide quality medical care. * Serving as "charge nurse", overseeing daily nursing care, consisting of coordinating all licensed and non-licensed staff duties in accordance with Board of Nursing delegation and responsibilities.   THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED MANDATORY AND MUST REPORT OR STAY OVER DURING ADVERSE WEATHER EVENTS OR OTHER EMERGENCIES. Shift preferences will be discussed in the interview and will depend on staffing needs.  In addition to our traditional work schedules listed below, flexible schedules may be available.   1st shift (days) 7:30 AM -  3:30 PM  2nd shift (evenings) 3:00 PM -  11:30 PM   3rd shift (nights) 11:15 PM -  7:15 AM Work schedules include weekend and holiday rotations.  For training/education purposes and to meet facility needs, flexibility is required.  Shift Premium Pay for 8 Hour Shifts: Saturday and Sunday Day Shift: 10% Saturday and Sunday Evening Shift:30% Monday - Friday Evening: 20%;  Friday, Saturday, Sunday Night Shift: 30% Monday - Thursday Night Shift: 20%    Shift Premium Pay for 12 Hour Shifts:  7am-7:30pm (no premiums)  7:00pm-7:30am (eligible for evening shift premium rates) 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.     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 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 website for State Benefits by clicking on this link: NC OSHR: Benefits  To receive credit for all 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. * 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 medical terminology. * Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications. * Experience independently planning, implementing and evaluating patient care plans. * Experience leading a team; skill in delegation and making assignments. * Experience guiding and counseling subordinate staff and providing feedback and advice/counsel to nursing staff on care rendered to patients. * Experience providing patient and family education on disease processes, treatment and self-care. * Experience demonstrating patience in dealing with patients, clients, and families. * Experience communicating information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by demonstration. * Experience appropriately responding to emergency situations. * Experience effectively teaching nursing staff through orientation and on the job training. Please refer to the link below for additional information https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job  Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. 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.