- Recruitment Range $70,000 - $85,000**
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for work units AAU, CTU, FSU, and MPU***
- $12,000 sign-on bonus for work units CAU and GSU***
- See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.
Central Regional Hospital
***Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.***
We are currently recruiting for multiple Registered Nurses on all units at Central Regional Hospital (CRH).
The registered nurse position manages the delivery of nursing care through the on-going supervision, teaching, and evaluation of nursing personnel (as specified in the legal definition of the practice of nursing) [NCBON-NCAC 6.0224i]. The Professional Nurse provides psychiatric-mental health and medical nursing care (utilizing the Nursing Process) and direct supervision of other licensed and non-licensed staff on the patient care unit (during their assigned shift). Supervision includes rotating in the charge nurse role and appropriately assessing the capabilities of staff and delegating task and responsibilities. The Professional Nurse provides direct observation of patients and evaluation of nursing care given. The role functions under the direct report of a Nurse Supervisor II (Clinical Nurse Manager).
Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Responsible for completion of shift assignments, medication administration, participation on treatment teams and all other required duties within the scope of the role and license.
- Rotating responsibility as the unit's Charge Nurse. The Registered Nurse, performing in the Charge Nurse role will supervise the tasks and duties of other Professional Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Healthcare Technicians/Youth Program Assistants (Certified Nursing Assistant).
Adult Admissions Unit (AAU). AAU serves patients ages 18-64 presenting with multiple diagnoses including primary psychiatric as well as substance abuse and medical diagnoses. The goal of AAU is stabilization so patients can return to living in the community as independently as possible.
Child & Adolescent Unit (CAU). CAU evaluates and treats children ages 5 to 17 using the philosophy that children do well if they can. All programs within the Child/Adolescent Services provide comprehensive medical, psychiatric, psychological, social and educational services. Special attention is paid to evaluation and planning with the child's family or guardian and other community resources.
Our CAU has two divisions:
Children's Services: Children's Services provide intensive inpatient treatment and emergency diagnostic and treatment services for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old. It includes a comprehensive educational program. Patients are admitted from the entire State.
Adolescent Services: The Adolescent Services provide intensive evaluation and treatment for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 years old on an emergency and short-term basis. It includes a comprehensive education program and serves the Central Region of the State.
Community Transition Unit (CTU). The Community Transition Unit (CTU) patient population consists of adults ages 18-64, diagnosed with a severe mental illness. Patients are not normally admitted directly into CTU. Patients are transferred from Adult Admission Unit for long term treatment of their mental illness after repeated admissions. Many are homeless and have no source of income and housing; lacking a support system at home and in the community; and have inadequate coping and problem-solving skills.
Forensic Services Unit (FSU). Males and females, 18 years and over: Provides mental health treatment and other services for individuals who are involuntary committed for psychiatric hospitalization after being found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or found incapable to proceed. Pretrial unit provides comprehensive forensic mental health evaluations for the State of North Carolina for criminal defendants ordered by the court system.
Geriatric Services Unit (GSU). GSU serves patients 65 and older with primary psychiatric diagnoses which may include Alzheimer's/Dementia who exhibit behaviors such as agitation, aggression, and confusion in addition to medical diagnoses.
Medical Psychiatric Unit (MPU). The primary purpose of this area is to provide Medical Surgical care for acute illnesses, chronic conditions unable to be treated by the psych unit, and functions as the Emergency Response Team (CODE Blue). Patients admitted to this area often have multiple issues which require various levels of care from independence to total care. In addition, MPU acts as the Employee Clinic after hours and patient clinic for patients returning from OSH/ambulatory care procedures.
Multiple positions and shifts are available.
Shifts Available
12-hour (36hr/48hr weekly rotation)
- 7:00a-7:30p (10% weekend differential)
- 7:00p-7:30a (20% shift differential + 10% weekend differential)
8-hour (40hrs per week)
- 7:00a-3:30p (10% weekend differential)
- 3:00p-11:30p (20% shift differential + 10% weekend differential)
- 11:00p-7:30a (20% shift differential + 10% weekend differential)
This position is designated as
Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. Our shifts include alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled. These are full-time positions and are eligible for the State benefits package including Health insurance and retirement.
About Central Regional Hospital (CRH)
CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.
About The Department Of Health And Human Services
The NC 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.
Compensation and Benefits The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for a comprehensive list and more information.
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision offered for employee and family members
- Leave:
- Holiday Leave (12 paid days per year)
- Vacation Leave (14 paid days per year)
- Sick Leave (12 paid days per year, accumulated indefinitely)
- Personal Observation Day (1 paid day per year)
- Paternity leave (4 weeks paid) – to eligible employees
- Maternity leave (8 weeks paid) – to eligible employees
- Community Service (4 paid days)
- Civil Leave (Paid leave for Jury Duty or when subpoenaed as a witness)
- Family Medical Leave (FMLA) (12wks per 12 months) – to eligible employees
- Family Illness Leave (52 weeks without pay per 5 yrs) – to eligible employees
- Military Leave (120 hrs/15 days per year)
- The NC Flex pre-tax benefits include:
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account
- Accident Plan
- Cancer and Specified Disease
- Critical Illness
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Term Life: $20,000- $500,000
- Core Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,00 at no cost
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $50,000-$500,000
- TRICARE Supplement Plan
- Disability Plan (For the Disability plan you must work 30 or more hour per week): Standard and Long-Term plans
- Retirement:
- State Pension (Time in service transfers to other state jobs under the State)
- Vested after 5 years of credible service
- 401K /457 savings plans
