Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. The department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervise sentenced people in the community.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Agency:
Adult Correction.

Temporary role: 11-month position with a 31-day break; renewable upon successful completion.

Location:

Statewide – work location and shift assignment will be agreed upon during the hiring process.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Government Administration

• Providing routine care and treatment of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within a state correctional facility.
• Providing direct nursing care to patients within the scope of practice.
• 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.
• Assisting the Registered Nurse and Physician.

• Professional growth: expand your skills in medication administration and healthcare delivery.
• Impactful work: contribute to improving the health and well-being of individuals who need it most.
• Flexible opportunities: statewide openings with a variety of shift schedules to fit your availability.
• Collaborative environment: work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who value teamwork and patient care.

• Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing and skills attendant to its practice.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina.
• Must hold an active LPN license in North Carolina or in an NLC state. If licensed in another state, you must apply and receive at a minimum a "Temporary License" to practice in NC prior to hire date.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Kelly Killough
Email: recruiters.gov

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