Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Health Services

Job Classification Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH07

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides routine practical nursing care to patients in Department of Adult Correction healthcare settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or other authorized healthcare provider. The position performs direct nursing care within the licensed scope of practice, including patient observation, medication administration, treatments, clinical documentation, and support during routine or emergent healthcare needs.

Key Duties Include:
- Provide direct practical nursing care to patients within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice and established clinical procedures.
- Screen and observe patients, obtain vital signs, monitor intake and output, and report changes in condition or other clinical concerns.
- Prepare and administer routine medications while monitoring for therapeutic effects, side effects, contraindications, or other medication-related concerns.
- Perform routine nursing procedures and treatments such as wound care, respiratory treatments, catheter care, colostomy care, specimen collection, or tuberculosis skin testing.
- Maintain accurate nursing documentation related to patient observations, medications, treatments, procedures, or changes in condition.
- Assist Registered Nurses, physicians, or other healthcare providers with patient assessments, examinations, treatments, or other clinical services.
- Respond to urgent or emergent patient-care situations within established nursing protocols and assigned scope of practice.
- Provide patients with routine healthcare instructions related to treatments, medications, personal care, or other established care needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Temporary Role: 11 months with a 31-day break; renewal opportunities available. Applicants must pass a background check to qualify.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience providing direct practical nursing care to patients in a correctional, hospital, long-term care, behavioral health, outpatient, or similar healthcare setting.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and administering medications in accordance with medication orders, dosage requirements, contraindications, or established nursing protocols.

• Documented experience performing routine nursing procedures such as wound care, catheter care, colostomy care, respiratory treatments, specimen collection, tuberculosis testing, or similar clinical procedures.

• Demonstrated experience assessing or monitoring patient conditions through vital signs, clinical observations, intake and output, symptoms, or treatment response and documenting relevant findings.

Location Availability

Statewide –variation of shift assignments according to facility. Availability of specific shifts will be discussed during the interview process.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)

• Full work experience details

• Certificates and licenses, if applicable

• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

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

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Santino East

Email:

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov