Registered Nurse - Central Regional 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: $61,177.00 - $91,767.00

Recruitment Range: $70,000.00 - $91,767.00

*A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for work units AAU, CTU, FSU, and MPU or a $12,000 sign-on bonus for work units CAU and GSU 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.

• 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.

• Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days.

• Valid driver's license.

This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

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

We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.

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.

Candidates will be considered while completing licensure requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment.  

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.

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov