Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $4000 Sign On Bonus

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing assessments.
• Provide personal care.
• Take routine vital signs, collect specimens, change dressing, deliver breathing treatments, catheter and colostomy care.
• Stock supplies.
• Administer routine medications and assist the Registered Nurse and Physician as needed.

About the Department

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link https://vimeo.com/185000006 to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practice
• Working knowledge of proper dosage, effects and contraindications.
• Skill in routine medical procedures to include basic wound care, taking vital signs, checking weights and obtaining specimens.
• Skill in preparing and administering medications, observation and evaluation of individuals' condition(s).
• Possess ability to respond to potentially life-threatening situations in a calm and orderly manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional and caring approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and guardians orally and in written form.
• Management Preferences Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain organization while delivering quality nursing care
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires extended periods of standing, walking and climbing stairs.
• Maximum physical effort may be necessary to provide medication/treatment administration, emergency response and provision of other direct clinical services.
• Routine walking, carrying supplies from Pharmacy and Central Supply.

Education and Experience

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 Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Benefits

A sign-on bonus of $4,000 is offered to the successful applicant(s). Eligibility: Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool and meet state policy – a newly hired permanent full‑time or permanent part‑time employee working 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible (prorated for