Charge Nurse-Harnett Correctional

State of North Carolina

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Harnett Correctional Institution, Lillington, NC. This facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 988 male offenders in medium custody environment. Positions at this level perform comprehensive, complex professional-level nursing work in providing primary, preventative, and rehabilitative care to individuals and families in a variety of settings, including public health. Employees are responsible for the implementation, coordination and evaluation of patient care, and may assist the nursing supervisor by directly supervising all licensed and unlicensed nursing staff on their assigned shift. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Nurse Supervisor.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of nursing experience.
• Documented knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques to include physical assessments, clinical judgments, treatment planning, supervisory roles and evaluations.

Nice To Haves

• Rotation/Supervisor responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, coordination and evaluation of patient care
• Assist the nursing supervisor by directly supervising all licensed and unlicensed nursing staff on their assigned shift
• Clinical responsibility covers the whole spectrum of assessment and intervention necessary to maintain maximum function and to promote well-being and are inclusive of sick call/assessment
• Assisting the physician, carrying out orders, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care
• Responding to emergencies
• Facilitating mental and dental healthcare
• Preparing medication for administration and administering medications
• Monitoring for communicable diseases
• Counseling form compliance with diet, medications, and treatment regimen
• Updating physical examinations, teaching, delegating to or supervising other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees