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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. 

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.

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.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  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.

Management Preferences: 

• 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.

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.

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

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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