Licensed Practical Nurse at State of North Carolina
Alexander County, NC
About the Job
Welcome to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS), Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Section of Prisons Administration. The Department of Public Safety is the largest state agency with 26,000 employees. Our Agency is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation.
If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the Licensed Practical Nurse opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This position is a full-time position with state benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.
This position is a Licensed Practical Nurse position located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC, which houses approximately 1000 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.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Individuals may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
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/decrease MAY result.
If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the Licensed Practical Nurse opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This position is a full-time position with state benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.
This position is a Licensed Practical Nurse position located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC, which houses approximately 1000 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.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Individuals may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
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/decrease MAY result.
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Alexander County, North Carolina
Agency: Dept of Public Safety