Nurse Consultant I - 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 Nurse Consultant I for the Staff Development Department at Central Regional Hospital.  The primary purpose of this position is to provide varied, hands-on departmental support activities by way of instruction, facilitation, and consultation in a manner that enhances the department's image, productivity, efficiency, and overall effectiveness.

 Specific focus areas include but are not limited to serving as an instructor for the North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I (NAI) Training Program, which includes classroom, practical skills lab, and clinical instruction, instructor for the New Nurse Orientation Program, instructor for the Psychosocial Behaviors Program, instructor for CPR training, instructor for NVCI training and other courses as directed and/or appropriate when needed.  The position monitors, evaluates, and coaches as needed and is responsible for the documentation, recording and reporting of training/learning outcomes in all areas of instruction.  The position is also responsible for the collaborative orientation and facilitation of the Student Nurse Clinical Program at CRH consisting of 8 Nursing Programs in the local area (both community and university) that rotate through Central Regional Hospital.  Additional responsibilities may include assisting to maintain training records and student rosters, assisting with training requests and the training calendar, conducting annual department equipment inventory, reviewing and revising teaching curricula, auditing, serving as liaison between Staff Development and assigned PCUs, developing new training curriculum for just in time or requested trainings and serving on various hospital committees as needed and/or requested

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package.  Normal work hours are M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm.

 Flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.  The position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

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 education/experience that demonstrates all of the following:

• Knowledge of principals of adult learning and various instructional methodologies

• Outstanding communication skills, to include oral presentations

• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to various audiences; and the ability to establish working relationships with employees at all levels

• Must have or be able to achieve credentials as a CPR Instructor upon hire

• Must have one of the following: (1) completion of a course in teaching adults (2) experience in teaching adults (3) experience in supervising nurse aides

• ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process

Management prefers working knowledge of LMS, MS Word Office Suite, Adult Learning TheoryLicensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.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.

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 application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. 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 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.