Practical Nurse II

Roxie Avenue Center
 

Salary:    $28,291-31,120 (depending on experience)                                                    Salary Grade:  62   

Position Number:  M530488

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Work Schedule:  Fulltime 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. (36 hrs first week/48 hrs second week;                       

                                                                      rotating days and weekends, including holidays)

Description of Duties:

This position will be assigned to the Roxie Avenue Crisis/Detox Stabilization Unit as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  This Licensed Practical Nurse will perform delegated nursing activities to assigned clients of the Roxie Avenue Center.  This employee reports to the Nursing Supervisor.  The responsibilities and duties of this position consist of: screening admissions, client profile with assistance of Staff Nurse, medication administration and evaluation, substance abuse assessments and admission packets, evaluation, medical documentation, evaluating client’s progress, implementing physician’s orders, observing and documenting client’s behaviors, behavior management and crisis intervention.  Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience: 

Graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education and one year of practical nurse experience.  Current and valid license as a Practical Nurse in North Carolina.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must have a current, valid North Carolina driver's license with a safe driving record and must maintain a safe driving record throughout employment; a physical examination; and official college transcripts upon hire.  Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions with Cumberland County Mental Health.  Reference checks/background checks will be conducted on the top candidates.  Some positions require employee to be certified in North Carolina Interventions (NCI).

How to Apply: 

Send North Carolina State Application (PD-107) and copy of transcript to: Human Resources Department, Cumberland County Mental Health Center, PO Box 3069 (711 Executive Place), Fayetteville, NC 28302. Applications may be obtained through the Employment Security Commission or Cumberland County Mental Health.  Applications must be received in this office by 5:00 p.m. on the application closing date listed on this announcement.  Resumes may be attached to applications; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Open recruitment positions may be closed at any time without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Date Posted:  March 7, 2008