Registered Nurse - JFK ADATC

Agency Division Job Classification Title Registered Nurse (S) Position Number Grade MH15 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work The primary responsibility of the Registered Nurse is to provide a safe environment and treatment based on Professional Standards of Nursing Care in conjunction with the Medical Staff. The Registered Nurse functions as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team whose responsibility is to facilitate the bio-psycho-social rehabilitation and/or safe detoxification of the patient utilizing the nursing process; i.e., observation, evaluation, planning through identification of treatment needs, implementation of intervention and evaluation of efficacy and meeting the patient's needs as they change. Registered Nurses also facilitate educational/supportive groups, deliver lectures, provide individual education counseling related to preventative health, medical status, and/or medication usage and facilitate direct interventions in crisis situations. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $64,020.00 - $85,020.00 *A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications. Ability to communicate information in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, written, or by demonstration. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) Candidates will be considered while completing licensure requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions. We are currently recruiting for 12-hour Day shifts and 12-hour Night shifts. Some holidays, weekends, overtime, and flexibility required. Hours are primarily 6:45am - 7:15pm or 6:45pm - 7:15am, with an 8-hour shift scheduled every other week for full-time (40 hour) staff. JFK ADATC offers a part-time option (36 hour) with prorated salary and benefits. Shift Premiums: Nights: 20% Weekends: 10% Evenings: 15% Holiday Premium: 50% *Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the 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) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are 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. About the Facility: JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Supplemental Contact Information: Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 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. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of