Licensed Practical Nurse - Walter B. Jones Center

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Walter B. Jones Center, part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care and support nursing staff at the Walter B. Jones Center in Greenville, NC.

The role includes medication administration, monitoring patient status, documentation, and contributing to nursing care plans in accordance with state regulations. This full-time position features a 12-hour shift schedule and a possible sign-on bonus;

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices.
• Skills in routine medical procedures (e.g. basic wound care, vital signs, specimens).
• Skills in preparing and administering medications.
• Ability to guide and counsel subordinate staff on daily routines.
• Ability to provide direct nursing care within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist RN in delivery of patient care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient’s mental and physical status.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided to patients.
• Assist in development of nursing care plans based on diagnosis and patient needs.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Routine medical procedures

Medication administration

Guide and counsel staff

Direct nursing care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (NC)

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

W B Jones Alcohol , Drug Abuse Trt Ctr

Job Classification Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (S)

Position Number

60036476

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct patient care and assist the Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient care as outlined by institutional rules and professional nursing practices. The position responsibilities include medication administration, monitoring the patient's mental and physical status. and maintains accurate documentation of care provided to patients. The LPN will assist in the development of nursing care plans based on diagnosis, medical information, and patient needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $41,407.00- $62,111.00

*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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices.


• Skills in routine medical procedures (i.e. basic would care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas, taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and weight, collect specimens, etc.).


• Skills in preparing and administering medications.


• Ability to guide and counsel subordinate staff on daily routines.


• Ability to provide direct nursing care within scope of practice

Mandatory Requirement

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

12- Hour Shift

6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

36/48 Rotation

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 Facility

The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is \"To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery\". The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and /. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.

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.

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.