Licensed Practical Nurse/PT (Columbus County) - Temporary

Agency Division Temporary Solutions Job Classification Title Licensed Practical Nurse (S) Position Number Grade MH07 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.

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Description of Work Employees in this class are characterized by the performance of routine practical nursing work in the care and treatment of patients, under the supervision of a Professional Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.

Employees in this class participate in nursing assessments, provide personal care of patients/inmates, take routine vital signs, feed patients, monitor intake and output, collect specimens, change aseptic dressings, deliver routine respiratory therapy and other treatments, catheter and colostomy care, stock supplies, admit patients, give routine medications and assist the Registered Nurse and Physician as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences If you are a current NC State Government employee, you will not be considered for a temporary assignment.

Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment.

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.

This temporary position is located in Tabor City/Columbus County.

There are no leave, insurance or retirement benefits offered.

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Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.57 (Based on education and/or relevant work experience indicated on application.) Average 24 hours per work week This temporary position will be assigned to DPS Prisons Administrative Services.

Position will: 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.

Responsible for overseeing the daily nursing care activities to include administering medications and treatments as directed by physician.

Responsible for appropriate treatment and medical documentation.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Lead Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences * 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.

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.

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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