MDS Nurse - LNMTC

State of North Carolina; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, located in Wilson, NC, part of the North Carolina state government, seeks a Nurse Consultant I to coordinate the MDS system and lead the Treatment Team on the unit. The role includes teaching to maintain MDS and care planning skills, and the job is designated mandatory for adverse weather and emergencies.

Requirements include NC RN licensure and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Experience with MDS and care planning.
• Ability to lead a treatment team and teach staff.
• Knowledge of CMS certification and licensure standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS system according to CMS standards.
• Serve as Team Leader for the Treatment Team on the unit.
• Provide teaching to maintain MDS and care planning skills.
• Must report to work during adverse weather and emergencies.

Skills

Nursing assessment

MDS knowledge

Leadership

Resident communication

Pharmacology

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Nurse Consultant I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH16

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources’ website.

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Description of Work

This position coordinates the Minimum Data Set (MDS) system according to CMS certification and licensure standards on all residents. Coordinates and serves as Team Leader for the Treatment Team on the assigned unit. Serves as teaching role as needed to maintain skills for clinical disciplines on MDS and care planning. This position is considered mandatory, which means employees are required to report to work during adverse weather and emergency conditions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $62,044 to $102,371

• Ability to assess and make nursing diagnosis based on scientific principles.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing.
• Ability to communicate and relate to residents with communication deficits in a therapeutic manner.
• Knowledge of Pharmacology.
• Possess leadership ability.

A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

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.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

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.

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

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 Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.

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.