Health Care Technician I - Cert. Unit Clerk - 1 Pine- Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Wayne County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Independence Transition Unit (ITU) is an inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 18 and up. The objective of the ITU is to provide a safe and structured environment for patients awaiting discharge from the hospital. A multidisciplinary treatment team targets a broad range of psychiatric illnesses and behavioral challenges with various therapeutic programs and educational groups. Nursing teammates work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team to help patients meet their goals and transition back into the community. Nursing care is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position typically works Monday – Friday 8am-5pm however, may be assigned to other shifts as needed to meet the needs of the unit.

Requirements

Registered as a Nurse Aide by the State of North Carolina.
High School Diploma or GED.
Must already have certification as a Nurse Aide I and be listed on the Division of Health Service Regulation Registry.
Must successfully pass all required parts of CPI’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

Nice To Haves

Registered as a Nurse Aide by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation.
Ability to transfer written information accurately to various forms.
Knowledge of general office skills such as filing and telephone etiquette.
General knowledge of computer skills/proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Administrative/ clerical tasks
Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) to ensure sufficient documents are available, and also with accurate unit record keeping
Communication across disciplines and hospital departments via phone, email, and writing
Ensure patient safety
Direct patient care
Purposeful therapeutic communication with patients
Assist the CNM to follow up with staff for compliance with required Cherry Hospital training