Nurse Consultant I - Nurse Clinician (Broughton Hospital)

Nurse Consultant I - Nurse Clinician

• A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED*

Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for a Nurse Consultant I- Nurse Clinician. The primary purpose of the Nurse Clinician is to provide expert clinical consultation with Nursing Services throughout the facility to ensure the delivery of quality patient care while following nursing practice standards set by regulatory agencies.

Individuals in this role consult and partner with Nursing Leadership and front-line nursing employees to develop or improve specific nursing programs within the service areas. The Nurse Clinician participates in the development of policies and procedures and educational/training material for nursing staff and is responsible for the development, facilitation, and execution of the Nursing Performance Improvement Program. Individuals in this position also serve as catalysts for system change, expert clinical role models, and resource nurses who utilize excellent interpersonal communication and teambuilding skills in addition to advanced nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities to facilitate positive patient outcomes.

Candidates for the Nurse Clinician position are expert level Registered Nurses who are approachable, articulate, organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed while working as a member of the nursing team and serving on various committees/work groups. They should demonstrate proficiency in data collection, entry, and analysis.

The ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and other programs is required to produce accurate work products within defined deadlines and in accordance with policies and standards. Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice and the nursing process is a vital component of this position. Critical thinking, familiarity with quality improvement strategies, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize duties in ever evolving situations is key in this role.

The normal work schedule is Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with flexibility required, including after-hours consultations as needed.

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

Salary Grade:  MH16

Recruitment Range: $57,712 - $95,224

Position Number: 60044784

Exam Plan:  24-05126

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the "Work Experience" section of your NC State application form. Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:

• Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team

• Experience providing individual guidance and education experiences to staff members

• Experience with data collection, entry, and/or analysis

• Experience developing and presenting educational material to adult learners.

Management prefers candidates with the following;

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a direct-care role in a psychiatric setting.

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 one year of experience in the area of specialization.About the Facility:

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).  With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

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 (Link

• NC OSHR: Benefits) for State Benefits.

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 Broughton Hospital HR.

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:

• 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);

• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;

• 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.