Correctional Nursing brochure - North Carolina Department of ...
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Join the NCDPS Team!A job search is <strong>of</strong>ten a challenge, but one careeris always in demand – nursing. <strong>Correctional</strong><strong>Nursing</strong> is a very unique and rewarding field.The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Public Safety<strong>of</strong>fers career opportunities with a wide variety<strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional nursing services to qualifiedmen and women. We have nursing positionsavailable in our facilities throughout the statewhich <strong>of</strong>fer a variety <strong>of</strong> work schedules. Settingsinclude inpatient and outpatient medicalservices, mental health, emergency services,and youth services.Find more information by visiting:<strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Public Safetyhttp://www.ncdps.gov/jobs<strong>Correctional</strong> Nurse applicantsshould apply on-line at:Office <strong>of</strong> State Personnelwww.osp.state.nc.gov/jobs/Contact: Health Services Recruiter(919) 838-3862 (<strong>of</strong>fice) (919) 733-1415 (fax)For more information, including a state application(PD-107) call 1-877-NCBADGE for a career packet.Make aDifference!Consider aCareer inCORRECTIONALNURSINGN.C. <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Public SafetyPrisons Facility LocationsN.C. <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Public SafetyDivision <strong>of</strong> Adult CorrectionHealth Services/ <strong>Nursing</strong>4278 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-42781,500 copies <strong>of</strong> this public document were printed at a cost <strong>of</strong> $668.22or .45 per copy. 10/12
Today’s <strong>Correctional</strong> NurseA <strong>Correctional</strong> Nurse has the opportunity tomake a significant impact on an individual anda community.By workingwith anunderservedpopulation,<strong>Correctional</strong>Nurses are acritical link toidentify healthcare needs <strong>of</strong>the individual inmate and promote treatment.The expertise and attitude <strong>of</strong> <strong>Correctional</strong>Nurses can make the difference it takes topromote quality health care standards andliaison with community support services.Adult Correction has a varied population <strong>of</strong>38,000+ inmates: male/ female, youth (18+)/ geriatrics (60+) with medical and mentalhealth needs, requiring a range <strong>of</strong> care fromacute, long term and outpatient services. Weare located in facilities statewide with variedmedical missions.<strong>Correctional</strong> Nursesprovide the followingservices withapproximately 1500nursing employees:sick call, medicationadministration, chronicdisease and specialtyclinics, processing(for admission andplacement), ambulatory/emergency care, triage, medical observationbeds, infirmary, inpatient and outpatientmedical andmental health care,residential mentalhealth, women’shealth care andlong-term care.We are proud tohave two newfacilities in Wake County whichprovide dialysis, chemotherapy,x-ray and surgical services inaddition to the above.<strong>Nursing</strong> Positionswith Career Ladder Advancement• <strong>Correctional</strong> Health Assistant I• <strong>Correctional</strong> Health Assistant II(Medication Tech)• Licensed Practical Nurse Journey• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Nurse Contributing(Registered Staff Nurse)• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Nurse Journey(Registered Lead Nurse)• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Nurse Advanced(Nurse Clinician)• Nurse Consultant JourneyNurse Supervisor:• Contributing Level• Journey Level• Advanced LevelNurse Director:• Contributing Level• Journey Level• Advanced Level*Each position requires appropriate statelisting or licensure.Benefits• Vacation Leave with Rollover• Sick Leave with Rollover• Paid Holidays• Health Insurance• Flex Spending Account(voluntary)• Retirement System• Academic Assistance• Community ServiceLeave• Longevity Pay(after 10 years service)• Disability Income Plan• Supplemental Retirement BenefitsMissionThe Mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong>Public Safety/ Adult Correction/ <strong>Nursing</strong> Servicesis to deliver accessible,appropriate, costeffectivehealthcare tothe patient populationconsistent withapplicable communitystandards. <strong>Nursing</strong>Services function inpartnership with amulti-disciplinary team,both healthcare and custody.Our values includevision, commitment,pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, respect,dignity, compassion,advocacy for patientsand staff, integrity,quality and partnership.
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