Nurse Consultant I - Nurse Educator

Health & Human Services; United States; Sur place; USD 62 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Educator to oversee the educational needs of WBJ nursing staff including RN, LPNs and HCTs, and to manage training data and records. You will assess learning needs annually and serve as CPI and CPR instructor, conducting sessions during New Employee Orientation.

This role requires NC RN licensure and at least one year of relevant experience; eligibility for sign-on bonuses may apply and weekend/adverse weather obligations are noted.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance in training and assessment tools.
• Registered Nurse licensed in North Carolina and relevant experience.
• Ability to organize and conduct formal training programs.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the educational needs of WBJ nursing staff (RN, LPNs, HCTs).
• Collect data and maintain records for all trainings.
• Assess learning needs annually and act as CPI/CPR instructor.
• Conduct training during New Employee Orientation.

Connaissances

Training delivery

Record keeping

CPI/CPR instruction

Effective communication

Education assessment

Formation

NC RN licensure

Description du poste

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 Nurse Educator is responsible for overseeing the overall educational needs of Walter B. Jones (WBJ) nursing staff which includes RN, LPNs and HCTs. This position is responsible for data collection and record keeping for all trainings provided directly or in conjunction with Nursing Services/Nursing Management. The Nurse Educator assesses learning needs annually, serving as a resource to and instructing staff. This position serves as the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor and will conduct training during New Employee Orientation.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00 *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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of quality assurance program practices; planning and development of assessment tools and techniques to include use of software and reporting mediums.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and psychiatric nursing theory and processes.
• Ability to organize, develop and conduct formal training programs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of state and federal law standards, certifying and accrediting bodies, guidelines, and regulations applicable to areas of assignment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professional and administrative personnel.

Per G.S. 126-5(cl) (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.

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

Eligibility for 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 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 SAMHSA/CSAT. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.

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.

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.