Health Care Technician I (Broughton Hospital)
About The Position
North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
- As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Active and unrestricted CNA listing with the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, in good standing.
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse.
Responsibilities
- Receive $4,000 in 1st paycheck following start date
- Receive $5,000 after 12 consecutive months
- Receive $6,000 after 18 consecutive months
- Learn principles and practices of health care techniques for nursing assistants.
- Learn safety measures, ability to recognize patients' needs and communicate in an accurate manner.
- Learn to follow hospital, unit and nursing policies and procedures.
- Work with difficult patients and maintain safety while providing a therapeutic environment.
- Pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check.
- Complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.
- Report or stay over during adverse weather events.
- Participate in classroom instruction, in-service training, job shadowing, and clinical instruction during the six-week CNA program.
- Successfully complete the Nurse Aide-I program and obtain Certification as a Nurse Aide.
- Attend BLS/CPR training, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Hospital Approved Techniques (HAT) training during orientation.
- Work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible for the Sign-on Bonus.
- Adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Benefits
- Variety of leave options
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance
- Sign-on bonus of $15,000 may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
