Temporary Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (NS)

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day? Join the NC Department of Adult Correction, where you'll play a vital role in delivering essential health services to the offender population in a structured and collaborative healthcare setting. If you're a detail-oriented and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) ready to take the next step in your healthcare career, apply today! This is your opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and make a positive impact every day. The NC Department of Adult Correction continuously recruits for Temporary Registered Nurse positions and will accept applications regardless of whether there is a current vacancy. Your application for this posting will remain on file for 365 days and will be screened for vacancies as they occur.

What You'll Do:

• Providing professional nursing care/treatment to patients in accordance with medical protocols, written policies and procedures, and the NC Board of Nursing scope of practice
• Conducting sick call/assessment, assisting the physician, carrying out orders, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care
• Position responds to medical emergencies
• Monitors for communicable diseases
• Counsels for compliance with diet, medications and treatment
• Responds to inquiries, medical appointments, orders medications and supplies, and additional nursing care duties, as required
• Position requires oversight of LPN and CNA I/II staff, as designated by management

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth: Expand your skills in medication administration and healthcare delivery
• Impactful Work: Contribute to improving the health and well-being of individuals who need it most
• Flexible Opportunities: Statewide openings with a variety of shift schedules to fit your availability
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who value teamwork and patient care

Position Details:

• Temporary Role: 11-month position with a 31-day break; renewable upon successful completion of the contract
• Location: Statewide – Work location and shift assignment to be agreed upon during the hiring process.
• Requirements: Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this position

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques to include physical assessments, clinical judgments, treatment planning and evaluation

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina

Note: Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. If possessing a single state RN license from a state other than North Carolina, MUST apply and receive at a minimum a "Temporary License" to practice in NC prior to hire date.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter: Kelly Killough

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