We are currently recruiting for a 1st shift Nurse Supervisor II for the Child and Adolescent Unit (CAU-D0, E0, F0) at Central Regional Hospital (CRH). The Child & Adolescent Unit (CAU) serves two age groups: Latency ages 5 -11, Adolescent ages 12 – 17. Both age groups have co-ed patient care units. Many of the patients have history of trauma, neglect and in need of home placement. Other presentations: IDD, ADHD, PTSD, depression, psychosis, conduct disorder, school failure, poor social skills, and delayed language. CAU's behavior system supports positive alternatives to aggression and provides rewards with positive reinforcers and does not include punishment. CAU's philosophy is "kids do well if they can" and focuses on identifying the child's 'lagging skills' then helping the child develop the skills needed to be successful in the community.

This position provides psychiatric mental-health care, systematically evaluates compliance with all laws and regulations; ensuring continuity and consistency is maintained and direct supervision to other licensed and non-licensed staff. All duties are performed under the general supervision of the Unit Nurse Director and have general administrative duties for CAU such as planning, organizing, and managing daily operations, quality assurance, Human Resource Management functions, and training.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for the full State benefits package. Normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm (and as needed to ensure supervisory requirements), weekends and holidays may be required as needed. Flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.

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

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

Knowledge of: Nursing Process, Psychiatric/Mental Health, and Medical Nursing.
Standards of Care for Nursing, the facility, and other regulatory agencies.
Skills in: Creating work schedules and generating staffing reports (using hard copy and electronic methods).
Performing the role of Charge Nurse (if / when required).
Implementing nursing plans of correction, plans of action, and initiatives.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing care of patient care area.
Ensure assigned staff receive pertinent information to perform their duties adequately, timely, and accurately.

ADA Physical Requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process but will include the ability to pass and maintain CPR and protective interventions (NCVI) certifications, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Management Preferences:
Previous supervisory experience
Excellent customer service skills
Previous experience with children/adolescents

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of nursing experience.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.