Nurse Educator***JOB FAIR - APRIL 26, 2024

 
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is currently accepting applications for a Registered Nurse for the position of Nurse Educator.  

THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN REPOSTED.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS REMAIN UNDER CONSIDERATION AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY. 



The Nurse Educator works in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and the Assistant Director of Nursing to develop, provide, and coordinate nursing and competency training for nursing staff at BMNTC.   The purpose of this training is to ensure compliance with CMS regulatory requirements thereby ensuring the highest possible quality of care for our residents.
 
The Nurse Educator provides the following services:
 

• Develop, provide, coordinate and maintain competency training for nursing and nursing support staff in compliance with CMS regulatory requirements, ensuring the highest quality of care for the resident’s residing at BMNTC
• Provide training that is resident specific to BMNTC’s population, promoting trauma-informed, culturally competent, person-centered care which enhances the quality of their daily lives
• Provide new employee orientation and mentoring to new nursing staff and support ongoing CMS mandated training, with demonstrated competency
• Assist nurses and nursing support staff with specific training needs, necessitated by their individual units or resident’s needs
• Coordinate with nurse supervisors and staff development to assure all yearly trainings are up to date for the CNA staff
• Work in conjunction with MDS to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of ongoing resident assessments and care planning, per OBRA and CMS mandates
• Keep abreast of everchanging regulatory requirements and ensure training always meets compliance
• Annually review related agency policies and procedures for training compliance

This position is designated MANDATORY and MUST report or stay over during adverse weather events and/or other emergencies. 


ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER:
 Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability. The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.
 
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
 We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.
 
For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit
 Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHS 


  The successful candidate will return to the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following:
 

• Demonstrated working experience as a Nurse Instructor/Trainer
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including facilitating presentations
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft 365 software including Work, Excel, and Outlook

Management Preference(s):
 

• Thorough knowledge of CMS/OBRA Regulations and MDS process
• Proficiency with technology
• Certification as a CPR instructor
• Certification in wound care

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
 
For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.
 

 
Basic Knowledge – implies familiarity with the basic principles and terminology of a field to work effectively in a limited range of work situations.
 
Intermediate Knowledge – implies sufficient knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work effectively within a normal range of standard work situations with only general supervision.
 
Thorough Knowledge – The advanced comprehensive knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work independently without direct supervision and to assume responsibility for the solution of unusual as well as commonplace work problems, advise on technical questions, and plan methods for difficult work situations.  This degree of knowledge means that the work calls for a complete mastery and understanding of the occupational field.

The successful candidate will return to both the Education section of the application AND the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following: 

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of experience in the area of specialization.  The area of specialization is nursing.

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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details.

For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.


Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.  The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses.  All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.  To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.
 
For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at (828) 259-6733.


Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

1. the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
2. the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
3. or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

Additional information regarding the Sign-On Bonus Policy can be found here
Sign-On and Retention Bonus Policy (nc.gov).

ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS): 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit NC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

COMPENSATION & 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.

For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit NC OSHR: Benefits.