What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Hiring Event- Roanoke Rover and Bertie Correctional Facilities position at North Carolina Adult Correction?
Apply on the state website to be considered: (Copy and Paste in a new tab): https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NC_Careers/job/Halifax-County-NC/Nursing-Hiring-Event--Roanoke-River-and-Bertie-Correctional-Institutes_JR-113243-1
About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare?
DAC is looking for dedicated professionals to join our growing team! We’re hiring across multiple classifications so there’s a place for your skills and ambition.
Why Choose DAC?
Impactful Work: Help improve lives and deliver exceptional care.
Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration and innovation.
Whether you’re a nurse or a technician, DAC offers a rewarding career path where your expertise truly matters. Don’t miss this chance to join a mission-driven organization committed to excellence in healthcare.
NURSING HIRING EVENT
April 21, 2026 (9:00AM - 4:00PM)
Roanoke River and Bertie Correctional Institutions are hosting a recruiting event for nursing staff!
This event WILL NOT be hosted at the actual Correctional Institutions; instead, the event will be held at Halifax Community College:100 College Drive, Weldon, NC 27890, Building 400
Halifax Community College
100 College Dr, Weldon, NC 27890
Building 400
Recruitment Range for various Classifications:
Registered Nurse - $58,898 - $88,348 Annually
Charge Nurse - $59,732 - $98,557 Annually
Licensed Practical Nurse - $39,864 - $59,797 Annually
Health Care Technician II - $31,235 - 46,852 Annually
Eligible positions for Sign-on bonuses
- $7,500 – Registered Nurse
- $7,500 – Charge Nurse
- $3,000 – Licensed Practical Nurse
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
These are full-time positions (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Registered Nurse:
- Deliver professional nursing care in compliance with medical protocols, policies, and NC Board of Nursing scope of practice.
- Conduct sick calls and assessments, assist physicians, carry out orders, and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
- Respond to medical emergencies, monitor communicable diseases, counsel patients on compliance with diet, medications, and treatment, manage inquiries, schedule appointments, and order medications and supplies.
- Provide oversight and guidance to LPN and CNA I/II staff as designated by management.
Licensed Practical Nurse:
- Provide routine nursing care under RN supervision, including patient screening, observation, and assessment within scope of practice.
- Deliver basic wound care, personal care, respiratory therapy, catheter/colostomy care, and collect vital signs and specimens.
- Prepare and administer medications, perform TB skin tests, and accurately document patient information.
- Respond to emergencies and assist Registered Nurses and Physicians with treatments and procedures as needed.
Health Care Technician II:
- Provide direct patient care, assist with vital signs, examinations, and activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulation) within scope of practice.
- Ensure patient safety during transport, maintain clean and orderly rooms, and perform tasks such as changing linens and making beds.
- Collect lab specimens (blood, urine, feces, sputum) and engage patients in therapeutic and recreational activities, including mental health group therapies.
- Manage medication processes: transcribe orders, order/store medications, administer treatments, document administration, monitor effectiveness and side effects, and reinforce patient education.
Minimum 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Registered Nurse: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Charge Nurse: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of nursing experience.
Licensed Practical Nurse: Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Health Care Technician II:High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- - As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Note: If possessing a single state RN license from a state other than North Carolina, MUST apply and receive at a minimum a "Temporary License" to practice in NC prior to hire date.
**These positions are located inside of a NC DAC Correctional Institution, and the work requires contact with inmates.
About the Division:
The Division of Comprehensive Health Services provides evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.
Compensation and 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 the website for State Benefits.
Apply on the state website to be considered: (Copy and Paste in a new tab): https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NC_Careers/job/Halifax-County-NC/Nursing-Hiring-Event--Roanoke-River-and-Bertie-Correctional-Institutes_JR-113243-1
Pay: $31,235.00 - $98,557.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31,235 - $46,852