Licensed Practical Nurse/PT (Columbus County) (Temporary)

About the role

• Agency
• Office of State Human Resources
• Division
• Temporary Solutions
• Job Classification Title
• Licensed Practical Nurse (S)
• Position Number
• Grade
• MH07

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay

$20.57 (Based on education and/or relevant work experience indicated on application.)

Average 24 hours per work week

This temporary position will be assigned to DPS Prisons Administrative Services. This position will be responsible for the following:

• Provide professional nursing care and treatment in accordance with medical protocols.
• Work independently to carry out nursing processes to offenders arriving at the Sandy Ridge Bus Terminal on transfer buses.
• Responsible for overseeing the daily nursing care activities to include administering medications and treatments as directed by physician.
• Responsible for appropriate treatment and medical documentation.
• Work is performed under the general supervision of a Lead Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences

• Documented knowledge in the principles and practices of nursing care.
• Documented knowledge in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Documented knowledge of medication and medical terminology.
• Documented knowledge in communicating information to patients related to treatment and patient care.
• Must have a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of North Carolina.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.