Registered Nurse (PICU) – Cherry Hospital (Evergreen)

Agency Division Job Classification Title Registered Nurse (NS) Position Number Grade MH15 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is an inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 18 and up.

The objective of the PICU is to provide a safe and structured environment for patients needing a higher level of psychiatric nursing intervention. A multidisciplinary treatment team targets a broad range of psychiatric illnesses and behavioral challenges with various therapeutic programs and educational groups. Nursing teammates work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team to help patients meet their goals and transition back to their assigned patient care unit or back into the community.

The primary focus of this position includes but is not limited to providing active programming and ensuring safety of our patients, which is driven by individual patients’ treatment plans. Registered Nurses work with an interdisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Rehabilitation Staff and Health Care Technicians to plan, development and implement individualized treatment plans to assist patients in meeting their goals.

The Registered Nurse is also responsible for medication administration, assessment, ensuring the safety of our patients, therapeutic engagement, and many more rewarding opportunities. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $61,177 - $91,767 *A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

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: Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments.

Ability to communicate information to patients, families, and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by demonstration. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. This position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. State Human Resources Act (GS 126) This Position Is Designated as Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We Will Be Recruiting for Multiple Positions with This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered for All Noted Open Positions. Shift Premiums: Day: Saturday and Sunday 10% Evening: Monday-Friday 20%, Saturday, and Sunday 30% Night: Friday-Sunday 30%, Monday-Thursday 20% *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 emp