Licensed Practical Nurse (Broughton Hospital)

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.

Salary Range: $41,407.00 - $62,111.00

Recruitment Range: $41,407.00 - $62,111.00

*A Sign-On Bonus of $4,000.00 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on Budget Approval.

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

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required.  Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Technical Knowledge: Team leadership including delegation of duties and supervision.
• Consulting/Advising: Ability to provide feedback and guidance/counsel to nursing staff on care rendered to patients.
• Critical Thinking: Basic ability to implement the nursing process.
• Client/Customer Service: Ability to work as a team player with multi-disciplinary healthcare staff.
• Coaching/Mentoring: Ability to provide support and assistance to peers/co-workers.
  

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.

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

We are recruiting for multiple positions with this post.

The usual work schedule is 40 hours per week with alternating weekends and holidays.

Scheduling Options:

8-hour Day Shift (7:00 A - 3:30 P) 10% Weekend Premium

8-hour Evening Shift (3:00 P - 11:30 P) 20% Weekday Premium & 30% Weekend Premium

12-hour shifts considered upon request!

New employees will participate in Monday - Friday daytime training for orientation.

Flexibility is required for education and training purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.

*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 to be eligible.  Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a pro-rated rate.

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 Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

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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