Licensed Practical Nurse - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Caswell Developmental Center seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform routine nursing duties under RN supervision. You will participate in assessments, provide personal care, monitor vital signs, and support treatment plans.

The role involves administering medications, dressing changes, and patient care activities on rotating day/evening shifts. A sign-on bonus may be offered to eligible applicants as budget allows.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed practical nurse (LPN) in North Carolina.
• Working knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices, sanitation and safety.
• Skill in administering medications and observing patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine nursing assessments and provide personal care.
• Take routine vital signs and collect specimens.
• Change dressings and deliver breathing treatments.
• Administer routine medications and assist RN/Physician as needed.
• Stock supplies and support care planning.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

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

Salary Range: $39,864.00 - $59,797.00

*A Sign-on bonus of $4,000 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:

• 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.

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

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.

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. Additional information regarding the Sign‑on Policy can be found here.

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. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

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. Please click on the following link- https://vimeo.com/185000006 - to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Supplemental Contact Information:

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.

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 of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated 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 (252) 208‑4293.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.