Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Job Classification Title
Nurse Consultant I (S)
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
Central Regional Hospital is recruiting for several Nurse Consultant I positions. The primary purpose of this role is to provide orientation training, annual required training, and ongoing education to all levels of nursing staff at the unit level. Partner with the nursing assistants assigned to other areas in the hospital as needed to complete training objectives for the hospital as a whole. Assist in the Quality and Performance Improvement process by conducting audits, performing data analysis and completing unit projects. Work collaboratively with the Nurse Supervisor II and III assigned to work area to complete all training needs and meet assigned objectives. The Nurse Consultant spends majority of their work time performing independent function assigned by and under the general supervision of the Nurse Supervisor III.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $62,044.00 - $102,371.00
Recruitment Range: $80,000.00 - $95,224.00
*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:
Considerable knowledge of professional nursing skills, practices and procedures.
Theory and practice of psychiatric nursing including medications, group dynamics, growth/development, and adult learning theory. Provide direct patient care (including those listed for the Professional Nurse).
Ability to assess employee learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning activities.
Ability to apply critical thinking to create and implement improvement plans.
Must be able to audit and aggregate data and develop unit in-service training in collaboration with Nurse Supervisor II and III.
Conditional Requirements:
Valid Driver's License
Ability to maintain current certification on NCI & APS (annually
Ability to maintain current certification on CPR (biennially)
This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)
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.
The normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This is full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.
Compensation and Benefits : The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.
*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…