Nurse Supervisor II - Caswell Developmental Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Nurse Supervisor II (NS)

Position Number

60052841

Grade

• MH19
• About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Nurse Supervisor performs supervisory functions for a Division or specialty nursing unit, providing oversight of all aspects of nursing services rendered to physically and mentally disabled persons to foster optimal health and is responsible for quality assurance audits, continuously monitoring the care provided on all shifts, identifying nursing training needs and developing approaches to solving problems, and communicates closely with the Division Director and Home Manager/QDDP’s in each home and with supervisors in other departments as the need arises, and may serve on task forces and committees as requested. Oversees implementation of established policies/procedures, ICF/IID Regulations, medical/nursing policies and procedures and the NC Nurse Practice Act to provide high quality nursing care for individuals, and exercises a high level of independent clinical decision making. Provides training and mentoring functions for their individual area of assignment, reviews work of assigned staff, and provides input to the Director of Nursing or a higher level Nurse Supervisor for development of policy and procedures. Assists in solving professional, administrative and supervisory problems and employee relations issues, and perform limited budgetary functions.

This Nurse Supervisor ensures provision of competent nursing care to all residents living in the homes in the area on all shifts and may occasionally provide weekend supervision. Supervises RNs and LPNs assigned to the area and provides health care instruction to Healthcare Technicians as indicated. Acts as a liaison between care providers to assure that problems are resolved as rapidly as possible so continuity of care is provided.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $77,076.00 - $127,175.00

This is an anticipated vacancy

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcements.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• •Thorough knowledge of professional nursing theory, techniques, practices, and the organization and operation of the nursing program in the area of assignment and ability to mentor new supervisors.
• •Considerable knowledge of management and supervisory methods, practice, and procedures, knowledge of the trends and methods of nursing education.
• •Ability to independently implement the nursing process, direct and carry out prescribed medical treatments, ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of healthcare staff, anticipate, recognize, and respond appropriately to potential problematic situations.
• •Advise and provide input to management regarding strategic plan, development of policies and procedures, and global organizational issues.
• •Effectively communicate information, coach, and counsel employees, prepare, and maintain reports of individual activity and progress, address performance improvement issues and evaluate the quality of nursing services delivered and institute methods of improving or maintaining established standards of nursing care.

Location: Medical/Sunset Village

Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Physical requirements for this position include passing CPR and CPI.

Must have the ability to respond to emergencies.

*A Sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

*Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• •The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• •The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• •DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here .

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link— https://vimeo.com/185000006 —to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Supplemental Contact Information:

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

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

• Application Process
• Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• •Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• •Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• •If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• •Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for t