Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign-on Bonus Offered - Longleaf NMT Center

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A state-operated facility in North Carolina is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for various shifts. The role involves assisting patients with their medical needs and participating in the interdisciplinary team process. Candidates must have a valid nursing license and a commitment to quality care, along with flexibility for scheduling.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $4,000

Comprehensive health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of sanitation and safety practices.
• Knowledge of instructing patients in routine medical care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Team in patient care.
• Administer medication and evaluate patient's response.

Skills

Working knowledge of nursing techniques

Knowledge of proper dosage

Knowledge of observing and evaluating

Education

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in North Carolina

Job description

"As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $39,864 - $59,797."

*** SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED ***

A Sign-On Bonus of$4,000.00 (effective 08/02/22)for the successful applicant(s) of this posting. See eligibility for Sign-On Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

This posting is for multiple vacancies of Licensed Practical Nurse on various floors and shifts atLongleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center.

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED MANDATORY AND MUST REPORT OR STAY OVER DURING ADVERSE WEATHER EVENTS OR OTHER EMERGENCIES.

Shift preferences will be discussed in the interview and will depend on staffing needs. Alternative schedules may be available in addition to our traditional work schedules listed below. Work schedules include weekend and holiday rotations. Flexibility is required for training/education purposes and to meet facility needs.

1st shift (days) 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

2nd shift (evenings) 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

3rd shift (nights) 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Shift Premium Pay for 8 Hour Shifts:Saturday and Sunday Day Shift: 10%
Saturday and Sunday Evening Shift:30%Monday - Friday Evening: 20%;
Friday, Saturday, Sunday Night Shift: 30%
Monday - Thursday Night Shift: 20%Shift Premium Pay for 12 Hour Shifts: 7am-7:30pm (no premiums) 7:00pm-7:30am (eligible for evening shift premium rates)

Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.

TheLicensed Practical Nurse assists the Registered Nurse, Medical and Psychiatric Team in meeting each individual patient's practicable level of independence and function through medical and psychosocial intervention, administering medication and evaluating the patient's response to care. Licensed Practical Nurse will take part in interdisciplinary team process, assist in managing difficult behavior and provide guidance to Health Care Technicians (Nurse Aide I) during day to day activity in daily living.

Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (LNMTC), located in Wilson, NC, is a state-operated certified Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). With a staff of about 520, LNMTC provides support to approximately 200 residents with complex medical needs and/or co-existing neuro-cognitive disorders.

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ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits by clicking on this link: NC OSHR: Benefits

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the informationon the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on anattachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Working knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices.
• Working knowledge of proper dosage, effects & contraindications.
• Knowledge ofobserving and evaluating patient's condition.
• Knowledge of instructing patients in routine medical care.

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

North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.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. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone]

ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

1. the employee has held a position in 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);
2. the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
3. or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is 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.