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Job description
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Broughton Hospital
Job Classification Title
Nurse Consultant I (NS)
Position Number
Grade
MH16
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
Broughton Hospital (BH) is currently accepting applications for a Nurse Consultant I - Nurse Clinician. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity for an expert-level Registered Nurse to influence clinical practice, elevate quality of care, and support the ongoing growth of nursing excellence across the facility.
The Nurse Clinician serves as a highly skilled clinical consultant to Nursing Services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in alignment with regulatory standards and best practices. In close collaboration with Nursing Leadership and front-line staff, individuals in this role help design, refine, and enhance nursing programs throughout assigned service areas.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Guiding the development and improvement of nursing programs
Partnering with leaders and staff to strengthen clinical practice
Creating and updating policies, procedures, and training materials
Leading the Nursing Performance Improvement Program, including planning, facilitation, and evaluation
Serving as a catalyst for system-wide change and as a role model for advanced nursing practice
Providing expert consultation rooted in strong communication, teamwork, and clinical knowledge
MANDATORY POSITION NOTICE: This position is designated as Mandatory. The selected candidate must be able to report to work and remain onsite during adverse weather conditions or other emergency situations as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00
Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00
*A Sign-On Bonus of $10,000.00 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on 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:
Demonstrated experience working as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
Experience providing individual guidance, support, and educational instruction to staff members
Experience in developing and/or presenting educational materials, as well as experience in data collection and/or analysis
A minimum of two years of experience practicing as a Registered Nurse
Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric care setting
Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
Usual Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Flexibility is required for education and training purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.
*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 pro-rated 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 FACILIITY:
Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state’s system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. 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 are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.
To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.
VETERAN’S AND NATIONAL GUARD PREFERENCE
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to my application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA ACCOMMODATION
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact DHHS Workday Support Form.
COMMUNICATION
Applicants will be communicated 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 the Human Resources Department at Broughton Hospital at .
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
and
one year of experience in the area of specialization.
EEO Statement
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.
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Worksite address
morganton, NC, 28680, US
Who can apply
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