Licensed Practical Nurse - Caswell Developmental Center

Health & Human Services; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center, a facility within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (S) to provide care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include assessments, vital signs, and medication administration in rotating day/evening shifts.

Requirements include NC LPN licensure; a sign-on bonus of $4,000 may be offered, contingent on budget. This on-site position offers a meaningful role serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
• Exempt status under state personnel rules may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties of a practical nurse under supervision of RN or Nurse Supervisor.
• Participate in nursing assessments and provide personal care.
• Take routine vital signs and collect specimens as directed.
• Administer routine medications and assist RN/Physician as needed.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Vital signs

Medication administration

Catheter care

Education

NC LPN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (S)

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center Job Classification Title Licensed Practical Nurse (S) Position Number Grade MH07

About Us

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.

Description of Work

The primary responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse is performing routine duties of a practical nurse in the care and treatment of individuals, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Supervisor. Duties will include: participating in nursing assessments, Provide personal care, take routine vital signs, collect specimens, change dressing, deliver breathing treatments, catheter and colostomy care, administer routine medications, stock supplies, and administer routine medications and assist the Registered Nurse and Physician as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

Salary Range

$39,864.00 - $59,797.00

Sign-on bonus of $4,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Working Hours

Day/Evening - Rotating Shifts

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.

About Caswell Developmental Center

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service.

If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Background Checks and Drug Testing

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.

All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

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.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices, sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices.
• Working knowledge of proper dosage, effects and contraindications.
• Skill in routine medical procedures to include basic wound care, taking vital signs, checking weights and obtaining specimens.
• Skill in preparing and administering medications, observation and evaluation of individuals' condition(s).
• Possess ability to respond to potentially life-threatening situations in a calm and orderly manner.