What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Support Specialist( LPN) South Central Region position at State of North Carolina?
Salary : $39,864.00 - $59,797.00 Annually
Location : Hoke County, NC
Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : 25-02879 CHS SCR 60071739
Department : Adult Correction
Division : Rehabilitative and Correctional Services
Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title : Licensed Practical Nurse
Position Number : 60071739
Salary Grade : MH07
Description of Work
NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Position is a Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinical Support Specialist) located at the South-Central Regional Office in Raeford, NC. This position will report directly to the Regional Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and will assist the ADON with auditing and health care compliance through reports, data gathering and facility site visits.
Primary responsibilities include onsite support to facilities who have passed or are preparing for ACA accreditation. Job duties may also include providing support to maintain facility health care compliance with PREA, Health and Safety and other healthcare standards. This position will support quality improvement initiatives and assist with support application of improvement plans. The LPN (Clinical Support Specialist) may provide direct patient care within the scope of practice to the offender population throughout the region under supervision of a Registered Nurse. Direct patient care may include : 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, and assisting the Registered Nurse and Physician, as required. Regular hours will be 8am - 5pm M-F; or otherwise approved by the ADON. Individuals may be required to occasionally work other shifts, weekends, or holidays.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with
- Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
Note to Current State Employees : State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $39,864.00 - $59,797.00
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possessALLof the following :
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us to Make a Difference!
The Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
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NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.
In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following : Education - including high school, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates and Licenses Skills and Additional Information) I acknowledge the requirement.
Do you have a valid, unrestricted license to work in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse (REQUIRED)?
Did you attach a copy (screenshots are acceptable) of your LPN license to this application? (REQUIRED)
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. (Otherwise, enter "NA")
Required Question
Salary : $39,864 - $59,797
