Clinical Referral Triage Nurse - Walter B. Jones Center
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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.
Agency Dept of Health and Human Services
Division W B Jones Alcohol, Drug Abuse Trt Ctr
Job Classification Title Registered Nurse (S)
Position Number 60036515
Grade MH15
Description Of Work
The Clinical Referral Nurse is responsible for managing the Clinical Referral and Admission of patients seeking admission to the Walter B. Jones Center. This position works with the admission/referral staff to assure that clinical referrals are processed and admissions occur in a timely manner. This position also works as a float Nurse, providing direct Nursing Care at the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $58,898.00 - $88,348.00
* 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.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
* 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.
Other Requirements
* This position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
* This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
Positions 60036515, 60036523, 60036530, 60036535
Shift Premiums
* Day (6:45am - 7:15pm): No Premiums
* Evenings/Night (6:45pm - 7:15am): Monday - Friday 20%, Saturday and Sunday 30%
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility
* Eligibility requires working 30 to 40 hours per week; prorated rates apply for less than 40 hours.
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.
* Employees who have held a state government position within the last 12 months are ineligible for a sign-on bonus.
* DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees; bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination.
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
The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT. It offers two specialty programs to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.
Supplemental Contact Information
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks apply. Tobacco use is prohibited on campus. Vaccination policy adherence is required.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
* Provide Education (high school and all degrees), Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses in the appropriate areas. Comprehensive candidate information is critical for screening and salary determination.
* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not substitutes for providing all relevant information within the Work Experience section.
* Due to high volume, status updates by phone are not available. Check status by logging into your account. Applications are reviewed after closing, and the hiring process may take several weeks.
* Degrees must be from accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded. See NACES for credential evaluation services.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
* Attach DD-214 Member-4 Form for Veteran’s Preference.
* Attach NGB 23A (RPAS) for National Guard Preference.
* If previously served in NC National Guard with an honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, attach DD 256 or NGB 22.
ADA Accommodations
DHHS provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact the HR representative listed below. Applicants will be communicated via email for status updates. For questions about this posting, contact HR at 252-830-3426.
Minimum Education And Experience
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are provided as required.
Recruiter Tiara Woods
Recruiter Email TIARA.WOODS@DHHS.NC.GOV
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