Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of North Carolina
Oxford, NC

Registered Nurse- Murdoch Developmental Center- 1st Shift- Alpine-12 Hr. Weekend Option

* SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED* A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting. See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.   A Unique Nursing Career Opportunity! Murdoch nurses work as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team with physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, psychiatrists, and social workers to name just a few. Nurses gain professional fulfillment through the provision of evidence-based nursing practice with a person-centered approach. Murdoch is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse located in the Alpine. Alpine Cottage serves an adult population. Typically, people served in this area are non-ambulatory, non-mobile with severe/profound intellectual/developmental disabilities requiring 24-hour-a-day licensed nursing care. Emphasis throughout the day is placed on gross motor activities, basic self-help skills, increased communication skills, and health care needs. Medical concerns include seizure disorders, gastrointestinal problems, neurogenic bladders, and chronic respiratory issues.   The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional nursing care to clients in assigned units. This RN provides evaluation, assessment, and assures coordination and implementation of care delivery to assigned caseload. Professional supervision is provided for LPNs and the unlicensed staff as indicated. Acts as charge nurse in absence of Nurse Supervisor with responsibility for daily operational routine on assigned shift. Provides advanced clinical services and consultation as necessary/assigned including medication/treatment administration, physician/professional contacts, identification and care planning for health needs, and emergency care for medical and behavioral emergencies.   This is a full time position and eligible for the full state benefits package including Health Insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays,retorement, etc.     Scheduled work hours/shift options:     * OPTION #1: 6:30am - 7:00pm Friday/ Saturday/Sunday (36hr-oneweek) & 6:30am - 7:00pm, Friday/Saturday/Sunday AND 6:30am-3pm on Monday (44-hour week), rotating every other weekend * OPTION #2: 6:30am - 7:00pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday (36 hr. - one week), Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday (48hr - one week), rotating every other weekend   * OPTION #3: 6:30am - 7:00pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday; 36 hours/week - Permanent Part-Time      Schedule adjustments as needed/requested.   We offer flexible shifts and pay additions for hours worked: Shift  Work Schedule  Shift Premium  1st  6:30am-3pm  10% Weekend Only  2nd  2:30pm-11pm  15% Weekday & 25% Weekend       3rd  10:45pm-6:45am  20% Weekday & 30% Weekend     About Murdoch Developmental Center:   Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area.  Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).  Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.    To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below:  https://vimeo.com/268881255   ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.  To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina or in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. See the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) website for a list of participating states http://www.ncbon.com/dcp/i/licensurelisting-nurse-licensure-compact-general-information Successful candidate must be able to pass Healthcare Provider CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) written and physical requirements as a condition of employment. Successful candidate must have a valid Driver License. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.    Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.    For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-575-1015. Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week). An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: (1) the employee has held a position in 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); (2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency; (3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.