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

Registered Nurse (Burke County) -- Temporary Solutions

 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 temporary position is located in Morganton - Burke County.  There are no leave, medical insurance or retirement benefits offered.  Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Job Hourly Rate of Pay:  $28.15 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application) Management will consider part-time (20 hours per work week) This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Public Safety Prisons Administrative Services/Foothills Correctional Institution.  Employee will conduct needs assessments based on medical and mental health issues. Develop, implement,and evaluate treatment plan with input to the multidisciplinary teams.  The position requires sick call assessments, medication administration, blood draws/lab services, patient education, medical documentation with electronic medical records, monitoring and treatment of communicable diseases, and responding to medical emergencies.  This position would also include Foothills RN role as triage nurse for facilities who do not have 24/7 nursing. [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 laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care * Knowledge of medical terminology * Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications * Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. * Ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments * 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 * Ability to effectively teach nursing staff through orientation and on the job training. 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