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- Conducts annual site inspections, and special investigations (as needed) at juvenile justice facilities, leased or owned offices and construction sites to help identify occupational health hazards and violations.
- Develops solutions and recommends corrective actions to appropriate management personnel for identified violations or hazards.
- Reviews recordable illness and health related accident information to identify occupational injury and illness trends which may be developing and address those with appropriate managers to help facilitate countermeasures and interventions to reduce the incidence of cases.
- Serves as a member of the agency's Contaminated Sharps Injury Prevention Committee and is responsible for coordinating the annual review, field trials and evaluations of safety engineered sharps for all Health Services disciplines in concert with the SOEH Physician.
- In the event of discovering critical conditions of regulatory violations or imminent dangers to staff and/or visitors, Nurse Consultant II has the Safety Director's authority to issue a compelling order to end the exposure of people to hazards that could result in death or serious injury.
- Provides occupational and environmental health consultations and per request when facilities/offices, operations or programs are added, expanded, relocated or changed and suspected hazards come into the environment. These can be initiated by the Nurse Consultant II's independent analysis, agency management requests, employee or juvenile offender complaints, or regulatory agencies' inquiries. Serious health related occupational injuries and illnesses to staff and/or visitors may be investigated by the Nurse Consultant II in order to determine root cause and to make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Develops required training which impacts the agency statewide and schedules to conduct it either by division or region in order to communicate procedures and requirements regarding occupational health related topics.
- Safety and health policy drafts are researched, interpreted, developed and written by the nurse to be implemented statewide in order to satisfy federal, state and local regulations, as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Occupational & Environmental Health Nursing experience.
- Experience planning, developing, implementing, managing, and/or evaluating occupational health issues and health promotion programs.
- Prior experience developing and delivering training and/or policy administration on occupational health issues.
- Experience working with programs that include respiratory protection, hearing conservation, TB control and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements:
- The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention:
- Per , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
- Yes, I Understand
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- None
- Less than 2 years
- At least 2 or more years
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Respiratory Protection
- Hearing Conservation
- TB Control
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- None of the Above
Nurse Consultant II - Wilmington, United States - State of North Carolina
Description
Salary: $62, $102,366.00 AnnuallyLocation : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Dept of Public Safety
Division: Chief Operating Office
Opening Date: 05/06/2024
Closing Date: 5/15/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Nurse Consultant II
Position Number:
Section: Human Resources Benefits
Work Location: Raleigh, NC
Salary Grade: MH17
Description of Work
Do you want a rewarding career in Nursing? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity as a Nurse Consultant II with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The Nurse Consultant II will assist the Director of Safety, Occupational & Environmental Health in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, delivery and evaluation of occupational and environmental health programs and services for all agency employees. This is accomplished through interaction with the agency's safety consultants, Human Resources staff, workers compensation administrators, divisional and facility level management, line personnel, state regulatory agencies such as the N.C. Public Health, the N.C. Bureau of Occupational Safety and Health, the Centers for Disease Control, NIOSH, local health departments, hospitals and local providers. The Nurse Consultant II provides clinical and administrative assistance to the DPS Safety team and the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention facilities by serving as a consultant to field and facility staff on issues of occupational health, and pre-employment physical examinations.
Responsibilities include the following:
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is MH17. 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.
About the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS):
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens with honor and integrity through prevention, protection, and preparation. We have a mission that matters NC DPS is comprised of 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 temporary North Carolina National Guard positions. The divisions within DPS include Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, State Highway Patrol, State Capitol Police, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, and the NC National Guard. DPS also includes some Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
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 Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
PLEASE NOTE: This is to clarify that "the area of specialization" indicated above is Occupational & Environmental Health.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help Line at If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Laura Holloway, Employment Specialist at
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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Applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job vacancy announcement in order to be deemed qualified. I understand that my application MUST reflect a complete work history, and include all education and certifications/credentials. A resume is not a substitution for a completed application. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process, and that all questions must be answered completely and accurately.
Are you licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina?
What is your RN License number and state of issuance? If you are not licensed in NC, enter NA.
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Do you have Occupational & Environmental Health experience?
How many years of clinical nursing experience do you have in Occupational & Environmental Health?
Please describe your clinical nursing experience as it relates to Occupational & Environmental Health. BE SPECIFIC. include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter NA.
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Do you have experience planning, developing, implementing, managing, and/or evaluating occupational health issues and health promotion programs?
Please describe your experience that involved planning, developing, implementing, managing, and/or evaluating occupational health issues and health promotion programs. BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where your gained this experience. If none, enter NA.
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Do you have experience that involves developing and delivering training and/or policy administration on occupational health issues?
Please describe your experience that involves developing and delivering training and/or policy administration on occupational health issues? BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter NA.
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Which of the following Management Preferences do you have experience with? (Check all that are applicable.)
This is a follow up to the previous question. For EACH ITEM that was checked, please DESCRIBE your experience as it relates to 1.) Respiratory Protection 2.) Hearing Conservation 3.) TB Control and 4.) Bloodborne Pathogens. BE SPECIFIC. If you do not have this experience, enter NA or None
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