Nurse Supervisor I - House Supervisor

State of North Carolina; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina – Department of Health and Human Services, Broughton Hospital, seeks a Nurse Supervisor I (S) for third shift (11:00pm–7:30am). This leadership role ensures safe, high‑quality nursing care across units through supervision and collaboration with nursing leadership.

Responsibilities include staffing oversight, mentoring staff, maintaining compliant practices, and building strong relations with staff, physicians, patients, and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in NC and two years of nursing experience.
• Background check and pre-employment checks required by the State.
• BLS/CPR and CPI training during orientation are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff to promote a professional, caring environment.
• Ensure adequate staffing and safe, therapeutic conditions.
• Coach and develop staff with nursing leadership.
• Support policy compliance and standards of care.
• Communicate with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and implement solutions.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Evidence-based practices

Patient assessment

Mental health experience

Education

Registered Nurse license in NC

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Broughton Hospital

Job Classification Title

Nurse Supervisor I (S)

Position Number

60045270

Grade

MH18

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

Join a dedicated team of compassionate nursing professionals committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery and wellness. At Broughton Hospital, we empower our patients by instilling hope, promoting healing, and creating opportunities for meaningful progress. We are currently seeking a Nurse Supervisor I to provide leadership and oversight on third shift (11:00pm–7:30am). This dynamic, high‑impact role ensures the delivery of safe, high‑quality nursing care across our units.

As a House Supervisor, you will:

• Lead by example to promote a professional, caring environment
• Ensure adequate staffing and maintain safe, therapeutic conditions
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to coach, mentor, and develop staff
• Support compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Build strong communication and relationships with staff, physicians, patients, and families
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and help implement solutions.

This is a mandatory position, requiring attendance and the ability to report during adverse weather. Alternating weekends and holidays, and newly hired staff will complete a full-time orientation schedule (Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week).

If you’re a confident, supportive leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about elevating patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Salary Grade Range $71,698 - $118,304

Recruitment Range $90,000 - $110.044

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:

• Experience coaching, mentoring, and evaluating licensed/unlicensed Nursing staff
• Experience implementing and evaluating evidence-based practices
• Experience assessing patients across the lifespan
• Experience working with patients with substance abuse, mental illness, and Intellectual Developmental Disorders

Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.

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

About the Facility

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state’s system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

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.

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.

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 two years of nursing experience.

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.