Registered Nurse - Caswell Developmental Center

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring multiple Registered Nurse positions at Caswell Developmental Center in the eastern region of NC. Nurses will perform professional nursing care per medical protocols and develop care plans based on diagnosis and patient needs.

Minimum qualifications include licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be offered, contingent on budget approval.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in NC.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional nursing care per medical protocols.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Provide patient education and support to patients and families.
• Work independently to carry out nursing processes and create a healing environment.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Care planning

Medication knowledge

Care education

Emergency response

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (NC)

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Registered Nurse (S)

Grade

MH15

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

We are currently recruiting for multiple Registered Nurse positions at Caswell Developmental Center. The Registered Nurse position will provide the performance of professional nursing care and treatment in accordance with medical protocols and will develop nursing care plans based on diagnosis and pertinent medical information. Registered nurse position will meet patient and family needs such as conducting nursing assessments; developing, implementing and evaluating treatment plans and providing patient care and education. Works independently to carry out nursing care processes and sets up an environment to assist patients in obtaining maximum level of functioning or recovery.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $58,898.00 - $88,348.00

Recruitment Range: $70,000.00 - $88,348.00

*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.

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:

• Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

• Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications.

• Ability to communicate information in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, written, or by demonstration.

• Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126).

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.

*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 Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

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.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

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.

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.