Nurse Consultant I (NPU) - Central Regional Hospital

 ***Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.***  We are recruiting for Nurse Consultant I's to function as Nurse Educators at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC.  The primary purpose of the Nurse Educator  is to improve and enhance the quality of patient care through consulting, teaching/instructing, role modeling, and assisting in researching the standards, policies, procedures, and initiatives of the Nursing Department.  This position possesses technical expertise in psychiatric/mental health nursing with the ability to advise and provide consultation within specialized nursing services (and nursing education).  The Nurse Consultant spends majority of their work time performing independent functions as assigned by and under the general supervision of a Nurse Supervisor III.
 
Multiple positions are available.  Normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; however, flexibility in work schedule is required to meet hospital needs.  These are full-time positions and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.
 
Salary Grade: GN13
Position: Multiple positions

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Central Regional Hospital:
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.
 
CRH is a 398-bed state operated psychiatric hospital.   It provides inpatient psychiatric care to patients of all ages with significant mental health illness.  This care is provided over a broad range of service areas, including Adult Admissions, Geriatric Services, Community Transition Unit, Child and Adolescent Unit and Forensic Services.  
 
CRH is 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.To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess education/experience that clearly demonstrates the following:

Knowledge of the principles of the nursing process, inpatient mental and medical nursing.
Comprehensive knowledge in the practical application of psychiatric nursing theory and process.
Knowledge of adult learning (teaching) and group dynamics.
Experience with continuous quality of improvement specific to  nursing Standards of Care, National Patient Safety Goals, Unit-based Plans of Correction, and/or Nursing/Facility Initiatives.  
Experience with direct patient care and performing in Charge Nurse/Medication Nurse role.
Providing expertise through check off of nursing medication administration and medication delivery system.
Ability to function as an expert and consultant in the delivery of care for patient population and all other assigned tasks (within scope of practice) by Nursing Leadership.  
ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process but at a minimum, includes ability to lift, kneel, walk up and down stairs and ability to lift 50 lbs.   Must be ability to maintain current certification in NVCI and CPR annually.

Management prefers:
Graduation from a State accredited School of Professional Nursing with a BSN and two years of professional nursing experience; or a MSN with 6 months professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.

 APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
 http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html
 
 NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting
 An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government

Salary : $48,051 - $86,431