Nurse Supervisor 1

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Nurse Supervisor I (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH18

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Description of Work

10/13/2026 THIS VACANCY POSTING HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE POSITIONS ON ALL SHIFTS.

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is currently accepting applications for a Nurse Supervisor I for all shifts. In conjunction with Nurse Unit Managers (NUM's), the Nurse Supervisor provides direct supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff, within the RN Scope of Practice, assigned to respective unit.

1. Carries the Nurse Supervisor phone to document staff call outs and makes daily adjustments in staffing based on changing resident care needs and/or call outs.
2. Provides direct hands-on nursing services to individuals residing on respective unit as needed (assessments, nursing care plans, medication administration, CPR, NCI, etc.).
3. Responsible for personnel management including, but not limited to, the following: performance evaluations (establishing employee work plans, completing monthly check-ins, and collaborating with NUM to complete final evaluation); on-the-job injuries, and disciplinary processes.
4. Creates and maintains unit staffing schedules. Monitors work reassignments (occupational and non-occupational) as warranted.
5. Investigation of incidents, quality of care issues, accidents (residents and staff) and abuse, neglect, exploitation allegations according to policy. Conducts regular unit rounds/visual checks throughout shift to assess quality and appropriateness of resident care.
6. Monitors unit orientation of new employees on assigned shift to ensure competency including timely completion of new hire onboarding Nursing Department checklist.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $71,698 - $118,304
Recruitment Range: $85,500 - $105,541

*A Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on 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:

• Knowledge and skills in the application of the nursing process and development of the resident care plan.
• Considerable knowledge of medications, proper dosage, effects, and contraindications.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing.
• ability to communicate verbally and in writing with various types of people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supervision and performance evaluation techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light Work

Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.

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

Flexibility is required for education and training purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.

*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 pro-rated 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 BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER

• Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability.  The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

• We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings.  We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.

For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit  Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHS

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions 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 are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.  Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses.  All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
• To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.

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 night before 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.  As of the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants.  The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.  For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

VETERAN’S AND NATIONAL GUARD PREFERENCE

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA ACCOMMODATION

• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

COMMUNICATION

• Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application.  If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Department at BMNTC at (828) 259-6729.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina

and

two years of nursing experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Elizabeth Button Buchanan

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]