Nurse Educator Consultant (CPHC) - Wake Co

Position is a Nurse Consultant I (Nurse Educator) located at Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleigh, NC.  This facility houses approximately 1,318 close custody male offenders.    
 
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of mandatory classes and training courses for the CPHC staff to include medical and mental health.  Duties include:

• performing as an American Heart Association BLS instructor which provides BLS classes monthly for CPHC staff and maintains BLS training records
• acting as preceptor for nursing staff
• offering mandatory training for the Department of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice
• must be ACLS certified instructor preferred or willing and able to obtain ACLS instructor certification within one (1) year of employment
• maintaining training databases and communicates upcoming training due dates to department managers
• developing self-study in-services for staff
• tracking and maintaining training records
• preparing educational reports
• providing new staff orientation
• medication technician training

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.  
 
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is MH16.  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.
 
About the NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC):
The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for 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 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 Experience and Education listed on the application.
 
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Technical Knowledge:  In depth knowledge of disease processes and the complexities of monitoring responses to therapies and treatments, in-depth knowledge of one or more recognized chronic diseases, ability to interpret and adhere to research study protocols.
  
• Communication:  Knowledge of advanced communication techniques, skill in observing behavior and mannerisms, skill in dealing with acutely ill patients, ability to disseminate information effectively to target audience.
• Consulting/Advising:  Ability to answer questions from the nursing and medical staff or prove consultation on disease processes, treatment, care, etc.

 Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one (1) year of experience in the area of specialization.The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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 education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
 

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:  Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."  Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

 
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Salary : $57,712 - $95,224