Clinical Support Specialist (LPN)-NCCIW

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a key correctional healthcare facility, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance and delivering compassionate care to the offender population. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on health outcomes while working in a supportive environment. You'll engage in various nursing duties, from patient assessments to emergency responses, all while collaborating with a team committed to quality improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply and contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus

State Benefits

Health Care Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional nursing practices and compliance standards.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Audit and ensure healthcare compliance through reports and site visits.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision of Registered Nurse.

Skills

Professional Nursing Practices

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Emergency Response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina

Job description

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

NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.

This position is located at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) - Health Care Facility in Raleigh, NC.

NCCIW is the state's primary correctional facility for women, housing up to 1700 offenders across various custody levels. The Healthcare Facility employs approximately 260 full-time staff.

This role reports directly to the Director of Nursing (DON) and involves auditing and ensuring healthcare compliance through reports, data collection, and site visits. Responsibilities include supporting facilities passing or preparing for ACA accreditation, maintaining compliance with PREA, Health and Safety standards, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinical Support Specialist) may provide direct patient care within their scope of practice to the offender population across the region, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include screening, assessment, basic wound and personal care, routine respiratory treatments, catheter and colostomy care, vital signs, specimen collection, medication administration, TB skin tests, emergency response, and assisting RNs and physicians. Hours are typically 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional shifts, weekends, or holidays.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

Note to current state employees: You are encouraged to apply even if the salary grade is the same or lower. Salary will be recalculated based on education, experience, funding, and internal equity, possibly resulting in a pay increase.

The following requirements are mandatory to qualify:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing practices.
2. Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in North Carolina.

Come Join Us to Make a Difference!

The Department of Adult Correction is a large state agency responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of adults convicted of law violations, including state prisons, healthcare, and community supervision divisions. It employs over 19,000 staff.

The Division of Comprehensive Health Services provides medical care to offenders, aiming for full-spectrum, evidence-based, compassionate healthcare from entry to release, coordinating with outside specialists to ensure health and well-being, reduce recidivism, and support public health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reasonable accommodations, merit-based recruitment, and transparent salary determination based on qualifications and internal equity.

Please ensure your application includes detailed employment history, education, licenses, and certifications. Resumes alone are not accepted. Attach relevant documents such as DD-214, NGB 23A, transcripts, or certification proof as needed.

For questions about application status, log into your account. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Technical support is available at 855-524-5627. For other inquiries, contact Kelly Snead at [e-mail].