Licensed Practical Nurse - Kinston, NC, United States - State of North Carolina

State of North Carolina Kinston, NC, United States

2 weeks ago

Healthcare

Description

SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED

A Sign-on bonus of $4,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

Per G.S 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 position is designated mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events."

Recruiting for multiple positions.

The primary responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse is performing routine duties of a practical nurse in the care and treatment of individuals, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.

Job responsibilities include the following:

Participate in nursing assessments.
Provide personal care.
Take routine vital signs, collect specimens, change dressing, deliver breathing treatments, catheter and colostomy care.
Stock supplies.
Administer routine medications and assist the Registered Nurse and Physician as needed.

Work Hours:
Day/Evening Rotation

About the Department of Health and Human Services /

Caswell Developmental Center:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees.

In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service.

If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Please click on the following link to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center. To receive credit for all 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 clearly possess all the following:

Working knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices.
Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practice
Working knowledge of proper dosage, effects and contraindications.
Skill in routine medical procedures to include basic wound care, taking vital signs, checking weights and obtaining specimens.
Skill in preparing and administering medications, observation and evaluation of individuals' condition(s).
Possess ability to respond to potentially life-threatening situations in a calm and orderly manner.
Ability to demonstrate a professional and caring approach.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and guardians orally and in written form.

Management Preferences:

Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain organization while delivering quality nursing care
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires extended periods of standing, walking and climbing stairs.
Maximum physical effort may be necessary to provide medication/treatment administration, emergency response and provision of other direct clinical services.
Routine walking, carrying supplies from Pharmacy and Central Supply.

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 for details.

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities. 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 record 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.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy.

Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations.

For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

To check the 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 applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

(1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);

(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;

(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.

Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits

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