Charge Nurse Statewide (Tier 1)

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Key Responsibilities

Conducting patient needs assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans.Delivering direct patient care, including sick call assessments,

Requirements Summary

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position,

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Adult Correction

Charge Nurse (S)

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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!

This position provides professional nursing care and treatment to patients in accordance with established medical protocols, serving in a supervisory capacity. The Charge RN is responsible for managing and coordinating daily nursing operations on an assigned shift or area, including oversight of licensed and non-licensed staff. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting patient needs assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans.
Delivering direct patient care, including sick call assessments, medication administration, phlebotomy, transcribing provider orders, and monitoring/treating communicable diseases.
Providing patient education and ensuring thorough, accurate medical documentation.
Responding promptly and effectively to emergencies and critical situations with limited clinical supervision.
Leading and supervising nursing staff, ensuring compliance with institutional protocols and quality standards.
This role requires flexibility to work any shift—including weekends and holidays—based on the needs of the institution.

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Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

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Requirements

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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 and one year of nursing experience.

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.

Monique Williams Cowan

recruiters@dac.nc.gov