State of North Carolina
Clinical Referral Triage Nurse - Walter B. Jones Center
State of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Salary:
$58,898.00 - $88,348.00 Annually Location :
Pitt County, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-09785 WBJ 60036523 Department:
Dept of Health and Human Services Division:
W B Jones Alcohol & Drug Abuse Trt Ctr Opening Date:
09/25/2025 Closing Date:
10/5/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
Registered Nurse Position Number:
60036523 Salary Grade:
MH15
Description of Work Per G.S. 126-5(cl) (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. ** This is a repost, previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply.**
The Clinical Referral Triage Nurse position will be responsible for managing the Clinical Referral and Admission of patients seeking admission to the Walter B. Jones Center. The Clinical Referral Triage Nurse will report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer.
Job responsibilities include the following:
Managing the Clinical Referral Process by reviewing the referral when received, calling the referral source, completing the clinical date/information needed for the referral, contacting Physician regarding admission, and returning referral packet to admissions. Managing the Clinical Admissions Process by completing the consent for treatment, process any necessary evaluations with each patient, work with Physician to assure all paperwork is completed, complete Nursing Triage form and Nursing Assessment, make referral and complete continued care plan for patient denials. Provide direct nursing care at the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure patient/staff safety. About the Walter B. Jones Center: The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery". The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 all of the following: Proven knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application. Proven knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications Demonstrated ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Demonstrated ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments Demonstrated ability to demonstrate patience in dealing with patients, clients, and families Demonstrated ability to communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by demonstration.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. Supplemental and Contact Information 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 records 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 to 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 other questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR.
Positions:
60036530, 60036515, 60036535
7/1/2025 Update: PENDING 2025-2026 Budget Approval: A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant (s) of this posting. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina? If yes, please list your license information in the "Certificates & Licenses" section.
Yes No
02
How many years of experience do you have in working in an admissions and/or referrals in a community-based mental health, substance use and/or recovery facility.
None Less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years or more
03
Do have nursing experience in psychiatric and/or medical detoxification for substance use and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses?
Yes No
04
What shift do your prefer to work?
1st shift (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) 2nd shift (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) No Preference No Preference
05
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
Company or OSHR Website Employee Referral Professional Association or Industry-specific job board Conference / Career Fair LinkedIn Other Social Media Theater Advertisement Internet Advertisement TV / Radio Indeed Other General Job Boards Google Other Search Engines
06
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) Required Question
$58,898.00 - $88,348.00 Annually Location :
Pitt County, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-09785 WBJ 60036523 Department:
Dept of Health and Human Services Division:
W B Jones Alcohol & Drug Abuse Trt Ctr Opening Date:
09/25/2025 Closing Date:
10/5/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
Registered Nurse Position Number:
60036523 Salary Grade:
MH15
Description of Work Per G.S. 126-5(cl) (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. ** This is a repost, previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply.**
The Clinical Referral Triage Nurse position will be responsible for managing the Clinical Referral and Admission of patients seeking admission to the Walter B. Jones Center. The Clinical Referral Triage Nurse will report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer.
Job responsibilities include the following:
Managing the Clinical Referral Process by reviewing the referral when received, calling the referral source, completing the clinical date/information needed for the referral, contacting Physician regarding admission, and returning referral packet to admissions. Managing the Clinical Admissions Process by completing the consent for treatment, process any necessary evaluations with each patient, work with Physician to assure all paperwork is completed, complete Nursing Triage form and Nursing Assessment, make referral and complete continued care plan for patient denials. Provide direct nursing care at the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure patient/staff safety. About the Walter B. Jones Center: The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery". The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 all of the following: Proven knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application. Proven knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications Demonstrated ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Demonstrated ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments Demonstrated ability to demonstrate patience in dealing with patients, clients, and families Demonstrated ability to communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by demonstration.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. Supplemental and Contact Information 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 records 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 to 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 other questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR.
Positions:
60036530, 60036515, 60036535
7/1/2025 Update: PENDING 2025-2026 Budget Approval: A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant (s) of this posting. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina? If yes, please list your license information in the "Certificates & Licenses" section.
Yes No
02
How many years of experience do you have in working in an admissions and/or referrals in a community-based mental health, substance use and/or recovery facility.
None Less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years or more
03
Do have nursing experience in psychiatric and/or medical detoxification for substance use and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses?
Yes No
04
What shift do your prefer to work?
1st shift (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) 2nd shift (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) No Preference No Preference
05
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
Company or OSHR Website Employee Referral Professional Association or Industry-specific job board Conference / Career Fair LinkedIn Other Social Media Theater Advertisement Internet Advertisement TV / Radio Indeed Other General Job Boards Google Other Search Engines
06
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) Required Question