Registered Nurse (J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites applications for the Registered Nurse (S) position at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, NC.

The RN will coordinate comprehensive nursing care for residents, including medication administration and planning, with emphasis on safety and timely intervention. Candidate must complete the required DHHS medication exam, achieve CPR and NCVIF certification, and demonstrate strong communication within an

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in NC or eligible.
• Ability to pass DHHS medication exam.
• CPR certification required; NCVIF certification desired.
• Ability to work with residents with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care for residents in the JIRDC home.
• Administer medications and treatments per 6 rights.
• Assess outcomes and evaluate nursing interventions.
• Provide CPR and emergency response as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

Patient care planning

Communication skills

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle 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

The Registered Nurse functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team & is responsible for the coordination (to include ongoing assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation) of nursing care for residents living in a home at JIRDC. This care includes administration of medications/treatments, assessment of outcomes & nursing treatment as indicated.

The selected candidate must successfully complete the DHHS medication exam and have the ability to independently administer medications & treatments in a timely, accurate manner following the 6 rights. Selected candidates must also successfully become certified in CPR & NCVIF.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range

• $61,177.00 - $91,767.00

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.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to successfully perform all functions applicable to nursing on the ADA checklist for all nursing positions at JIRDC.

Shifts

• 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)


• 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30pm)


• 3rd shift (11:15 pm - 7:15 am)


• Day shift (7:00 am - 7:15 pm)


• Night shift (7:00 pm - 7:15 am)

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

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.

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.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice invo