Psychiatric nursing knowledge including medications
Ability to assess and evaluate learning needs
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians including special populations
Job Summary
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians including special populations.
The Nurse Consultant I provides orientation, ongoing education, direct patient care, and audits to improve nursing standards on the Child and Adolescent Unit.
The position offers a full State benefits package, eligibility for a sign-on bonus contingent on budget approval, and requires flexibility to meet hospital needs.
Matching Summary
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians including special populations.
Salary
Base: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00; Bonus/Equity: $10,000 sign-on bonus contingent on budget approval; Benefits: Full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
professional nursing skills and procedures
psychiatric nursing knowledge including medications
ability to assess and evaluate learning needs
critical thinking for improvement plans
data auditing and aggregation
collaborative teamwork with educators and preceptors
flexibility to meet hospital needs
Nice-to-have
knowledge of group dynamics and adult learning
experience with nursing quality and performance improvement
ability to function as charge nurse
commitment to patient care and team success
adaptability during adverse weather events
Key Requirements
Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina
One year experience in nursing specialization
Current certification in NVCI, CRR, and ACLS
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Full-time or part-time employment 30-40 hours per week for sign-on bonus eligibility