Registered Nurse- Cluster 2 - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Job Classification Title

Registered Nurse (S)

Position Number

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

Registered Nurse position will perform specialized nursing and medical treatment and deliver care to developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals, many of whom are also medically fragile. This position carries out nursing care plans based on the diagnoses and pertinent medical information, and individual needs. The Registered nurse will independently carry out the nursing care process and will set up an environment to assist individuals in obtaining the maximum level of functioning and/or recovery. They will administer medication, participate in interdisciplinary team process, assist in coordinating care for the individuals, and work closely with the medical doctors, psychologist, social worker, recreational therapist, dietician, and other professionals to assist the individual in meeting their maximum potential for independence and function while providing the best quality of life possible.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $61,177 - $91,767

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000

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 professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application.

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

• Ability to communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by demonstration.

• Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

Per G.S. 126-5(cl) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.

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.

Shift Premiums for 8-Hour Shifts:

Day: Saturday and Sunday 10%

Evening: Monday-Friday 20%, Saturday and Sunday 30%

Night: Friday-Sunday 30%, Monday-Thursday 20%

Shift Premiums for 12-Hour Shifts:

Day (7:00 am-7:30 pm): No Premiums, 5% Saturday/Sunday

Evenings/ Night (7:00 pm-7:30 am): Monday-Friday 20%, Saturday and Sunday 30%

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