Clinical Nurse Manager - Adult Admissions Unit - Central Regional Hospital

Central Regional Hospital

• SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED*

A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 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. 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.*

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager for the Adult Admissions Unit (AAU B2/C0) at Central Regional Hospital. AAU serves patients ages 18-64 presenting with multiple diagnoses including primary psychiatric as well as substance abuse and medical diagnoses. The goal of AAU is stabilization so patients can return to living in the community as independently as possible.

AAU provides admission, treatment, and discharge services to patients admitted to the hospital from first admission up to repeated times with multiple diagnoses including medical problems and substance abuse. Many have a history of abuse and involvement in the legal system.

 Two most common diagnoses on AAU are Major depression and Schizophrenia. The majority of these patients will be taking psychiatric medications. The goal of AAU is stabilization of mental and physical health so they can return to living in the community and live as independently as possible.

The Clinical Nurse Manager has responsibility for assuring the efficient and effective delivery of quality psychiatric and medical nursing care for first shift on AAU I, B2 and C0. Provides clinical oversight of professional, vocational nurses and Healthcare Technicians. Coordinates activities between defined areas, provides clinical-level  input into treatment team and other clinical based decisions.

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package.   Normal work hours are 7:00a.m. -3:30 p.m. (to ensure supervisory requirements weekends, holidays may be required as needed).   Flexibility in work schedule is required to meet hospital needs.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather. Pay is competitive and we offer full state benefits including health insurance and retirement.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):

CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches.

Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility.  Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital.  We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

About the Department of Health and Human Services

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals.   Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.   We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation and 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. 

To receive credit for all of 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 of the following:

• Must possess basic knowledge of psychiatric illnesses and how they impact medical conditions.

• Experience as a Nurse Supervisor with ability to delegate and supervise patient care delivery by healthcare technicians, LPN's, and other RN's.

• Ability to create work schedules and generating staffing reports (using hard copy and electronic methods).

• Must be able to successfully complete nursing care clinical competencies.

• Proficiency in written and verbal form of English

ADA requirements to be discussed during the interview but include ability to kneel, walk up and down stairs, lifitng up to 50 pounds and the ability to pass and maintain CPR and NCVI (preventive intervention) credentials.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and three years of nursing experience, including one year of experience in a Nurse Supervisor capacity.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments.

The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus.  All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. 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. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received.  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.

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 here.