*  Responsible for completion of shift assignments, medication administration, participation on treatment teams, and all other required duties within the scope of the role and licensure.

*  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).

Forensic Services Unit (FSU):  FSU provides court-ordered forensic services for the entire State of North Carolina.

Forensic Treatment Program (FTP) (76 beds):  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.

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.

Multiple positions and shifts are available, however, needs vary daily with ever changing hospital vacancies.  Our shifts are 8 hours and include rotating weekends and holidays as scheduled.  This position is designated as Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

First shift:  7:00am – 3:30pm
Second shift: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Third shift: 11:00pm – 7:30am

We currently offer additional shift differential pay for our second, third, and weekend shifts. These are full-time positions and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.

Position:  Multiple positions/shifts available
60044296 3rd shift
60044065 1st shift
60043977 2nd shift

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.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).   Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.   In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.   Visit website for State Benefits.