Licensed Practical Nurse – Central Prison Health Complex- NC Dept of Public Safety (Wake)

Description of WorkSIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED:LPN’s $3,000 bonusPosition is a Licensed Practical Nurse located at Central Prison Health Complex in Raleigh, NC which houses approximately 1,600 minimum, medium and close custody male offenders.

Position provides routine licensed practical nursing work in the care and treatment of patients, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, within a state correctional facility.

Responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients, within the scope of practice to include, but not limited to, the following duties: screening, observing and assessing patients, providing basic wound care and personal care to patients, delivering routine respiratory therapy and other treatments, catheter and colostomy care, collecting vital signs and specimens, preparing and administering medications, administering/interpreting TB skin tests, observing and recording pertinent patient information, responding to emergencies, and assisting the Registered Nurse and Physician, as required.

CPHC staffs for all shifts, availability of specific shifts will be discussed during the interview process.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is GN08.

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.

If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.

Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.

We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

(Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept.

of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:* Must be licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina or in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.* If possess a single state LPN license from a state other than NC, must apply and receive at a minimum a “temporary license” to practice in NC prior to hire date.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsLicensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe N.C.

Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.* Online applications are only accepted throughhttp://www.oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application.

Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOTaccepted as a substitution for a completed application.

“See Attached Resume”, etc.

will result in an incomplete application.* To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the applications form.

Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.* Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.* During the online application process if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process.* If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer tohttp://www.ncdoj.gov/getdoc/831a884b-7b81-42bf-aa64-6d725bbbd49e/Criminal-Justice-Education-and-Training-Standards.aspx for specific certification requirements.The N.C.

Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape” under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R.

Part 115 Docket No.

OAG-131RIN 1105-AB34.

Refer tohttp://www.ncdps.gov/document/prea-hiring-and-promotion-prohibitionsfor hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the N.

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Department of Public Safety.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

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If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.Contact Information:C.

Cox-CarrollEmployment Specialist(919) 838-4000