Registered Nurse

About the role

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized nursing and medical treatment and deliver care to developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals, many who are also medically fragile.
• Independently carry out the nursing care process and set up an environment to assist individuals in obtaining maximum level of functioning and/or recovery.
• Administer medication, participate in interdisciplinary team process, assist in coordinating care for the individuals and work closely with the medical doctors, psychologist, social worker, recreational therapist, dietician and other professionals to assist the individual in meeting their maximum potential for independence and function while providing the best quality of life possible.
• Work a schedule that includes weekends, holidays, mandatory reporting during inclement weather, due to the facility providing services 24 hours a week.
• Work shifts including 8-hour Day, Evening, and Night; 12-Hour Day and Night schedules all part-time up to 29 hours per week.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Qualifications

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Skills

Knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application along with laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care. Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications. Ability to guide and counsel subordinate staff and provide feedback and advice/counsel to nursing staff on care rendered to patients. Ability to demonstrate patience in dealing with patients, clients, and families as well as excellent communication skills to provide education on disease processes, treatment and self-care verbally, in writing, or by demonstration. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

Benefits

No leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

Pay

Hourly Rate of Pay: $33.00 -$40.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Schedule

• Shift Premiums For 8-Hour Shifts: Day Saturday and Sunday 10%, Evening Monday-Friday 20%, Saturday and Sunday 30%, Night Friday-Sunday 30%, Monday-Thursday 20%.
• Shift Premiums For 12-Hour Shifts: 7:00am-7:30pm (no premiums), 7:00pm-7:30am Monday-Friday 20%, Saturday and Sunday 30%.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass and maintain CPR certification, CPI and able to lift minimum of 50 pounds.

Recruiter

La-Deana McDougald
Recruiter Email: LADEANA.MCDOUGALD@NC.GOV