Salary: $62,040.00 - $102,366.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-11990
Department: Dept of Public Safety
Division: Chief Operating Office
Opening Date: 12/03/2024
Closing Date: 12/30/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Nurse Consultant II
Position Number: 60060052
Section: Human Resources Benefits
Salary Grade: MH17
Recruitment Range: $62,040.00 - $92,303.00
Description of WorkAre you seeking a rewarding career in Nursing? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity as a Nurse Consultant II with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS).
This is a Repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
The Nurse Consultant II will assist the Director of Safety, Occupational & Environmental Health in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, delivery and evaluation of occupational and environmental health programs and services for all agency employees. This is accomplished through interaction with the agency's safety consultants, Human Resources staff, workers compensation administrators, divisional and facility level management, line personnel, state regulatory agencies such as the N.C. Public Health, the N.C. Bureau of Occupational Safety and Health, the Centers for Disease Control, NIOSH, local health departments, hospitals and local providers. The Nurse Consultant II provides clinical and administrative assistance to the DPS Safety team and the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention facilities by serving as a consultant to field and facility staff on issues of occupational health, and pre-employment physical examinations.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Conducts annual site inspections, and special investigations (as needed) at juvenile justice facilities, leased or owned offices and construction sites to help identify occupational health hazards and violations.
- Develops solutions and recommends corrective actions to appropriate management personnel for identified violations or hazards.
- Reviews recordable illness and health related accident information to identify occupational injury and illness trends which may be developing and address those with appropriate managers to help facilitate countermeasures and interventions to reduce the incidence of cases.
- Serves as a member of the agency's Contaminated Sharps Injury Prevention Committee and is responsible for coordinating the annual review, field trials and evaluations of safety engineered sharps for all Health Services disciplines in concert with the SOEH Physician.
- In the event of discovering critical conditions of regulatory violations or imminent dangers to staff and/or visitors, Nurse Consultant II has the Safety Director's authority to issue a compelling order to end the exposure of people to hazards that could result in death or serious injury.
- Provides occupational and environmental health consultations and per request when facilities/offices, operations or programs are added, expanded, relocated or changed and suspected hazards come into the environment. These can be initiated by the Nurse Consultant II's independent analysis, agency management requests, employee or juvenile offender complaints, or regulatory agencies' inquiries. Serious health related occupational injuries and illnesses to staff and/or visitors may be investigated by the Nurse Consultant II in order to determine root cause and to make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Develops required training which impacts the agency statewide and schedules to conduct it either by division or region in order to communicate procedures and requirements regarding occupational health related topics.
- Safety and health policy drafts are researched, interpreted, developed and written by the nurse to be implemented statewide in order to satisfy federal, state and local regulations, as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
The employee in this position is expected to possess Occupational Health experience to identify and mitigate occupational hazards, promote a safe and healthy work environment, and have the ability to address health-related issues that may arise in the workplace.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here The work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This position is considered mandatory/essential and does not qualify to participate in the telework program.
The position is located in Raleigh but requires regular (daily/weekly) travel to Juvenile Justice facilities located throughout the state of NC. Out of town and occasional overnight stays are required.The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesDPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the with the most qualified individuals.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.? All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
(Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
- Occupational & Environmental Health Nursing experience.
- Experience planning, developing, implementing, managing, and/or evaluating occupational health issues and health promotion programs.
- Prior experience developing and delivering training and/or policy administration on occupational health issues.
Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
- Experience working with programs that include respiratory protection, hearing conservation, TB control and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
PLEASE NOTE: This is to clarify that "the area of specialization" indicated above is Occupational & Environmental Health.
Supplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
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- Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.? Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
Military Experience
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Laura Holloway, Employment Specialist at 919-457-1208.
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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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Applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job vacancy announcement in order to be deemed qualified. I understand that my application MUST reflect a complete work history, and include all education and certifications/credentials. A resume is not a substitution for a completed application. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process, and that all questions must be answered completely and accurately.
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The Salary Recruitment Range for this position is $62,040.00 - $92,303.00. I understand that if I am selected for the position, the salary offered will be within this posted recruitment range.
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Are you licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina?
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What is your RN License number and state of issuance? If you are not licensed in NC, enter NA.
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Do you have Occupational & Environmental Health experience?
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How many years of clinical nursing experience do you have in Occupational & Environmental Health?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- At least 2 or more years
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Please describe your clinical nursing experience as it relates to Occupational & Environmental Health. BE SPECIFIC. include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter NA.
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Do you have experience planning, developing, implementing, managing, and/or evaluating occupational health issues and health promotion programs?
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Please describe your experience that involved planning, developing, implementing, managing, and/or evaluating occupational health issues and health promotion programs. BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where your gained this experience. If none, enter NA.
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Do you have experience that involved developing and delivering training and/or policy administration on occupational health issues?
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Please describe your experience that involved developing and delivering training and/or policy administration on occupational health issues? BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where you gained this experience. If none, enter NA.
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Which of the following Management Preferences do you have experience with? (Check all that are applicable.)
- Respiratory Protection
- Hearing Conservation
- TB Control
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- None of the Above
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This is a follow up to the previous question. For EACH ITEM that was checked, please DESCRIBE your experience as it relates to 1.) Respiratory Protection 2.) Hearing Conservation 3.) TB Control and 4.) Bloodborne Pathogens. BE SPECIFIC. If you do not have this experience, enter NA or None
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