About the position
This temporary position is located in Tabor City/Columbus County and is assigned to DPS Prisons Administrative Services. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may ultimately seek permanent employment with the state. There are no leave, insurance, or retirement benefits offered. The job order hourly rate of pay is $20.57, based on education and/or relevant work experience indicated on the application. The average work week is 24 hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care and treatment in accordance with medical protocols.
- Work independently to carry out nursing processes to offenders arriving at the Sandy Ridge Bus Terminal on transfer buses.
- Oversee the daily nursing care activities, including administering medications and treatments as directed by a physician.
- Responsible for appropriate treatment and medical documentation.
- Work is performed under the general supervision of a Lead Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.
Requirements
- Documented knowledge in the principles and practices of nursing care.
- Documented knowledge in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
- Documented knowledge of medication and medical terminology.
- Documented knowledge in communicating information to patients related to treatment and patient care.
- Must have a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Nice-to-haves
- Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Benefits
- No leave benefits
- No insurance benefits
- No retirement benefits
