State of North Carolina
Registered Nurse – Black Mountain Neuro Medical Treatment Center
State of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Agency Department of Health and Human Services
Job Classification Title: Registered Nurse (S)
Position Number: 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 The Registered Nurse position will perform specialized nursing and medical treatment and deliver care to developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals, many of whom are also medically fragile. This position carries out nursing care plans based on the diagnoses and pertinent medical information and meets the individual needs. The Registered Nurse will independently carry out the nursing care process, set up an environment to assist individuals in obtaining the maximum level of functioning and/or recovery, administer medication, participate in interdisciplinary team process, assist in coordinating care for the individuals, and work closely with the medical doctors, psychologist, social worker, recreational therapist, dietician, and other professionals to assist the individual in meeting their maximum potential for independence and function while providing the best quality of life possible.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
Compensation and Benefits Recruitment Range: $58,898.00 – $88,348.00. A sign‑on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025‑2026 budget approval.
Shift Preferences 1st Shift (Days): 6:45 AM — 3:15 PM 2nd Shift (Evenings): 2:45 PM — 11:15 PM 3rd Shift (Nights): 10:45 PM — 7:15 AM We offer 20% shift premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift hours and 5% shift premium pay for hours worked on the weekend. Work schedules include weekend and holiday rotations.
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. 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 previously received a sign‑on bonus from any State agency or has held a position in the North Carolina State government within the last 12 months. All sign‑on bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.
Minimum Education and Experience 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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Position Number: 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 The Registered Nurse position will perform specialized nursing and medical treatment and deliver care to developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals, many of whom are also medically fragile. This position carries out nursing care plans based on the diagnoses and pertinent medical information and meets the individual needs. The Registered Nurse will independently carry out the nursing care process, set up an environment to assist individuals in obtaining the maximum level of functioning and/or recovery, administer medication, participate in interdisciplinary team process, assist in coordinating care for the individuals, and work closely with the medical doctors, psychologist, social worker, recreational therapist, dietician, and other professionals to assist the individual in meeting their maximum potential for independence and function while providing the best quality of life possible.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
Compensation and Benefits Recruitment Range: $58,898.00 – $88,348.00. A sign‑on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025‑2026 budget approval.
Shift Preferences 1st Shift (Days): 6:45 AM — 3:15 PM 2nd Shift (Evenings): 2:45 PM — 11:15 PM 3rd Shift (Nights): 10:45 PM — 7:15 AM We offer 20% shift premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift hours and 5% shift premium pay for hours worked on the weekend. Work schedules include weekend and holiday rotations.
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. 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 previously received a sign‑on bonus from any State agency or has held a position in the North Carolina State government within the last 12 months. All sign‑on bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.
Minimum Education and Experience 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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