Nurse Consultant I / Nurse Educator - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Nurse Consultant I (S)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

This position is a Registered Nurse who functions under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing. Daily functions are under the direction of the Staff Development Director and is responsible for participating in the training, planning, organizing directing, coordinating, and evaluation of education and training programs for the facility staff in collaboration with the Staff Development team. The Nurse Educator is cross trained in all nursing orientation programs and assists in the implementation of training programs for the facility. This position helps conduct monthly New Employee Orientation classes and assumes other training and development activities assigned by the Director of Nursing and Staff Development Director. This position serves as facility resource in the development of goals, standards of practice and quality assurance for health-related training and credentialing requirements. This position serves as a liaison to universities and colleges to include Intellectual Disability in curriculum and use O'Berry Center as a training site and for recruitment.

Responsibilities Include:

• The Nurse Educator will assist with the coordination of external nursing programs affiliated with the facility and help manage the educational and training programs for all nursing services and other service personnel within the center.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in assuring compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, NF Standards, OSHA Regulations and mandated Department of Health and Human Services policies, through the development of educational materials, training curriculum and instructional sessions.
• Assist with Nursing Aide I training at the facility and the training of new nurses.
• Participate in the orientation of new nurses at the Center and participates in campus audits with Quality Assurance team and other team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Management Preferences:

• Thorough knowledge of the theory of adult education and its application and nursing theories techniques and practice in the area of Skilled Nursing.
• Ability to effectively teach nursing staff and other employees as appropriate through orientation and on-the-job training.
• Ability to work in partnership with facilities/supervisory and management staff and outside organizations in planning, scheduling and providing service.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner verbally and in written form.

Salary Grade Range: $62,044 - $102,371

A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We Will Be Recruiting For One Position With This Post (#60049478).

Workday Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7:00am-3:30pm

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus:

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the 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
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are 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.

About the O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center:

O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting. Learn about us here.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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.

To be considered for employment, employee will be required to successfully complete training through our Staff Development department which includes but is not limited to NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting.

Application Process:

• Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM prior to the closing date.

• 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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

Degree/College Credit Verification:

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference:

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations:

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion