Registered Nurse (Screening And Admissions Unit) - 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.

CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

• 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.*

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

We are currently recruiting for a 1st Shift Registered Nurse for our Screening and Admissions Unit at Central Regional Hospital.  The Screening and Admissions Unit (SAU) coordinates the screening of all prospective patients for admission, coordinates the admission process for all patients, and complies with EMTALA guidelines. The department gathers and enters pertinent client information and client movements into the statewide computer system (HEARTS).

The primary purpose of the SAU Registered Nurse is to actively collaborate with all customers and ensure patients are processed in a safe manner and divert admissions that are clinically or legally inappropriate. The position is to provide psychiatric mental-health care and direct supervision to other licensed and non-licensed staff during their assigned shift.

This care includes the assessment/treatment of actual or potential mental and medical conditions. Supervision includes rotating the charge nurse role and appropriately delegating tasks and responsibilities to other staff.

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits program.  The normal work hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm; 40 hours/week, including every other weekend and alternating holidays (flexible scheduling).  Pay is competitive and includes shift differential as appropriate, including 10% shift differential for weekends for all shifts.  The Registered Nurse position is mandatory during adverse weather events, which will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

Position:  60047808 (1st shift)

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 your work history and credentials, you must complete in detail 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 be able to write and speak English proficiently and communicate effectively in written and oral form.

• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with social work, psychiatrists, medical doctors.

• Ability to de-escalate angry and sometimes aggressive patients by means of therapeutic communication in a professional manner and interact with patients and their families in a respectful manner in coordination of patient care and education.

• Ability to delegate and supervise patient care delivery by HCT/TSS, LPNs, and other RNs when performing in the charge nurse role.

• Ability to identify and implement psychiatric and nursing interventions and complete nursing care clinical competencies.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements will be discussed with the applicant during the interview process, but will include the ability to pass CPR, protective interventions (NVCI) and other required training, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Management Preference:

Experience working with patients in an emergency psychiatric setting but will train.

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.

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 (Effective 10/20/21)

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.