Registered Nurse - Central Regional Hospital

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Job Classification Title Registered Nurse (S) Position Number Grade MH15 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work We are currently recruiting for multiple Registered Nurses on all units at Central Regional Hospital (CRH). The registered nurse position manages the delivery of nursing care through the on-going supervision, teaching, and evaluation of nursing personnel (as specified in the legal definition of the practice of nursing) [NCBON-NCAC 6.0224i]. The Professional Nurse provides psychiatric-mental health and medical nursing care (utilizing the Nursing Process) and direct supervision of other licensed and non-licensed staff on the patient care unit (during their assigned shift). Supervision includes rotating in the charge nurse role and appropriately assessing the capabilities of staff and delegating task and responsibilities. The Professional Nurse provides direct observation of patients and evaluation of nursing care given. The role functions under the direct report of a Nurse Supervisor II (Clinical Nurse Manager). Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $61,177.00 - $91,767.00 Recruitment Range: $70,000.00 - $91,767.00 *A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for work units AAU, CTU, FSU, and MPU or a $12,000 sign-on bonus for work units CAU and GSU may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on Budget Approval. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications. Ability to communicate information in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, written, or by demonstration. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. Conditional Requirements: Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days. Valid driver's license. This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions. Shift Premiums for 8-Hour Shifts: Day: 10% weekend shift premium Evening: 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium Night: 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium Shift Premiums for 12-Hour Shifts: Day (7:00 am-7:30 pm): 10% weekend shift premium Evenings/ Night (7:00 pm-7:30 am): 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium *Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the 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 DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are 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 . About Central Regional Hospital (CRH): CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility.  Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital.  We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Nursing unit descriptions Adult Admissions Unit (AAU) . AAU serves patients ages 18-64 presenting with multiple diagnoses including primary psychiatric as well as substance abuse and medical diagnoses. Child & Adolescent Unit (CAU) . CAU evaluates and treats children ages 5 to 17 using the philosophy that children do well if they can. Our CAU has two divisions:  Children's Services :   Provide intensive inpatient treatment and emergency diagnostic and treatment services for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old.  Adolescent Services :  Provide intensive evaluation and treatment for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 years old on an emergency and short-term basis. Community Transition Unit (CTU ). Patient population consists of adults ages 18-64, diagnosed with a severe mental illness. Patients are not normally admitted directly into CTU. Patients are transferred from Adult Admission Unit for long term t