Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Job Classification Title

Registered Nurse (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH15

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare?

DAC is looking for dedicated professionals to join our growing team! We’re hiring across multiple classifications so there’s a place for your skills and ambition.

Why Choose DAC?
Impactful Work: Help improve lives and deliver exceptional care.
Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration and innovation.

Whether you’re a nurse or a technician, DAC offers a rewarding career path where your expertise truly matters.
Don’t miss this chance to join a mission-driven organization committed to excellence in healthcare.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

NURSING HIRING EVENT

Feb. 19, 2026 (9:00AM - 4:00PM)

Foothills Correctional Institution is hosting a recruiting event for nursing staff!

This event WILL NOT be hosted at Foothills Correctional Institution; instead, the event will be held at the Collett Street Recreation Center.

Collett Street Recreation Center

300 Collett Street

Morganton, NC 28655

Recruitment Range for various Classifications:

Registered Nurse - $58,898 - $88,348 Annually

Licensed Practical Nurse - $39,864 - $59,797 Annually

Health Care Technician II - $31,235 - 46,852 Annually

Eligible positions for Sign-on bonuses

• $7,500 – Registered Nurse

• $7,500 – Charge Nurse

• $3,000 – Licensed Practical Nurse

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities linked to various classifications:

Health Care Technician II:

• Provide direct patient care, assist with vital signs, examinations, and activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulation) within scope of practice.
• Ensure patient safety during transport, maintain clean and orderly rooms, and perform tasks such as changing linens and making beds.
• Collect lab specimens (blood, urine, feces, sputum) and engage patients in therapeutic and recreational activities, including mental health group therapies.
• Manage medication processes: transcribe orders, order/store medications, administer treatments, document administration, monitor effectiveness and side effects, and reinforce patient education.

Licensed Practical Nurse: 

• Provide routine nursing care under RN supervision, including patient screening, observation, and assessment within scope of practice.
• Deliver basic wound care, personal care, respiratory therapy, catheter/colostomy care, and collect vital signs and specimens.
• Prepare and administer medications, perform TB skin tests, and accurately document patient information.
• Respond to emergencies and assist Registered Nurses and Physicians with treatments and procedures as needed.

Registered Nurse:

• Deliver professional nursing care in compliance with medical protocols, policies, and NC Board of Nursing scope of practice.
• Conduct sick calls and assessments, assist physicians, carry out orders, and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Respond to medical emergencies, monitor communicable diseases, counsel patients on compliance with diet, medications, and treatment, manage inquiries, schedule appointments, and order medications and supplies.
• Provide oversight and guidance to LPN and CNA I/II staff as designated by management.

These are full-time positions (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note: If possessing a single state RN license from a state other than North Carolina, MUST apply and receive at a minimum a "Temporary License" to practice in NC prior to hire date. 

**These positions are located inside of a NC DAC Correctional Institution, and the work requires contact with inmates.

About the Division:

The Division of Comprehensive Health Services provides evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.

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 the website for State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Supplemental Contact Information:

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

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 closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. "Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
• 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. 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 (OSHR) 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.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ 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 applications.
• 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 members 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 Accommodations

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, NCDAC 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. 

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.

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:

Gabriel Michael Earley

Email:

[email protected]