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Clinical Research Nurse

Piedmont, CA · On-site

Clinical Research Nurse - Statesville, NC (Onsite) ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and ... Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification * LPN required; RN preferred * Prior ...

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What are NC RNs?

NC RNs are Registered Nurses who are licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina. They provide direct patient care, administer medications, collaborate with healthcare teams, and educate patients and families on health management. To become an NC RN, individuals must complete an accredited nursing program and pass the NCLEX-RN exam. RNs in North Carolina may work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, or community health settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a North Carolina Registered Nurse (NC RN), and why are they important?

To thrive as a North Carolina Registered Nurse (NC RN), you need a nursing degree, active NC RN licensure, and a strong grasp of clinical procedures and patient care. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration systems, and compliance with state-specific regulations is essential. Compassion, critical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for delivering quality care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high standards of healthcare delivery in North Carolina’s clinical environments.

What is the difference between Nc Rn vs LPN?

AspectNc RnLPN
Required CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, associate or bachelor’s degree in nursingLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, diploma or certificate in practical nursing
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care, community healthLong-term care facilities, clinics, hospitals, home health
Job ResponsibilitiesAssessments, care planning, administering medications, supervising LPNs and CNAsBasic patient care, medication administration, vital signs, assisting RNs and doctors

In summary, Nc Rn (Registered Nurse) and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) differ mainly in education, scope of practice, and responsibilities. RNs have more advanced training and can perform complex assessments and care planning, while LPNs focus on basic patient care under supervision. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings, but RNs typically have broader responsibilities and higher qualifications.

What are some common challenges North Carolina Registered Nurses (NC RNs) face in their daily work, and how can new hires prepare for them?

NC Registered Nurses often encounter challenges such as managing high patient loads, adapting to rapidly changing clinical situations, and coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams. New hires can prepare by developing strong time management skills, staying up to date with state-specific protocols, and actively seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues. Building resilience and maintaining clear communication with both patients and team members are key to thriving in the fast-paced healthcare environment typical in North Carolina hospitals and clinics.
What cities in California are hiring for Nc Rn jobs? Cities in California with the most Nc Rn job openings:
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Infographic showing various Nc Rn job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Nurse Consultant II or III

Department of Health Care Svcs

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$140/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Are you interested in working in a dynamic, historic and evolving state government program? Do you have a passion for influencing population health for California's Medi-Cal members? Do you embrace daily challenges and a stimulating, professional work environment where you can apply your clinical experience and expertise? Do you enjoy working with a team of multidisciplinary colleagues? If you are a licensed RN with four years of professional RN experience and a Master's Degree in a health-related field, the State of California is looking for you. To find out more about the Nurse Consultant job with the Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division (MCQMD) of the California Department of Health Care Services, see: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0HABB
(Before applying for this job, you must be on the NC II or NC III eligibility list. See info below.)
Job Description
NC II- Under general direction, provides complex nursing and program consultation and technical assistance to public and private agencies on the provision of health services; plans, develops, organizes, monitors, and evaluates programs and studies on the delivery of health services; may also serve in a lead capacity to Nurse Consultants and other health-related multidisciplinary staff; develops and evaluates program standards, policies, and procedures; and does other related work.
NC III- Positions at this level function as nonsupervisory technical specialists in difficult and/or sensitive program and policy development or in a coordinating role where the level of expertise required is definitively greater than that for any other supervisory position at this level. Incumbents serve as highly skilled technical program consultants, or as recognized authorities in areas of extreme sensitivity or complexity, or in areas of high specialization. Typically, incumbents have statewide responsibility for the nursing and related components of a major statewide program with coordinating or lead responsibility for nursing and other professional/technical staff. Under general direction, incumbents provide the most complex, difficult, and sensitive consultation; develop, plan, organize, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the nursing and related components of a major statewide program; evaluate and ensure statewide program consistency; provide professional guidance to nursing and other health professional staff; and do other related work.
Qualifications
RN Degree and Masters- See link for more information
http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/8197.aspx
Additional Information
The State of California offers regular business hour shifts and provides 11 paid holidays, paid sick and vacation leave, health benefits, pension and optional 401K and 457 savings plans. Nurses are entitled to another thirty-two hours of paid education leave (during a two year licensure period) for the purpose of earning the Continuing Education Units required for license renewal. Additionally, nurses are eligible for reimbursement of the $140 CA Board of Registered Nursing renewal fee. The salary range is $5,015 to $6,586 per month depending upon years of experience and education. Based on the current State retirement benefit package, with as little as 10 years of state service, you will receive a 50% employer contribution toward the cost of your monthly health premium during retirement, plus 5% for each whole year after the 10th year, up to 100% after 20 years or more.
The first step to gaining list eligibility is to apply to take the Nurse Consultant (NC) exam. Depending on your level of experience, please go to the NC II job bulletin (four years' experience) at https://jobs.ca.gov/Bulletin/Bulletin/Index?examCD=0HABB or NC III job bulletin (five years' experience) at https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=101996
. Review the minimum qualifications as outlined in the exam bulletin, then go to www.jobs.ca.gov to create a new profile and access the online State Application (STD 678).
Creating a profile allows you to save your state application in the database so that you can later update and print your State application as needed. Please print your application and mail it to the address listed on the NC II or NC III Exam Bulletin. The entire examination for this classification consists of an evaluation of your training and experience. This means that they will assess your eligibility based solely on a review of your experience and education. Candidates who meet the requirements for admittance to the examination (minimum qualifications) will be emailed a Training and Experience Questionnaire which must be completed and returned since the questionnaire is the exam. The examination will be sent to the email address listed on the application. Please ensure the email address on your application is correct. Candidates are responsible for regularly checking their emails, including SPAM/Junk folders, to ensure receipt of the examination, which will be sent via Survey Monkey.
While the exam bulletin has an Exams mailing address, you are highly encouraged to send your applications directly to the following address. We will hand walk your application to the DHCS Exam unit and send you an email to verify they received it and will process your application in the next exam batch.
Send your STD. 678 State Application (printed from your jobs.ca.gov profile) to:
DHCS /MCOD
Attn: MCQMD Personnel Liaison
P.O. Box 997413, MS 4402
Sacramento, CA 95899-7419
  • If you have questions about the exam process, please contact the Department of Health Care Services Selection & Exams Unit at (916) 552-8339.
  • If you are unable to get through to the Exams Unit and for questions about Nurse Consultant jobs available within the Department of Health Care Services, Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division, please send an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Once you are successfully placed on the NC II or NC III eligibility list, you may apply for the MCQMD job advertised above. (You will also be eligible for other NC II or NC III jobs with the Department of Health Care Services.)
ll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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