Health Care Technician I (Broughton Hospital)

State of North Carolina•Burke County, NC

1d•Onsite

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. 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.
As required, 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.
Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.

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

Ability to learn principles and practices of health care techniques for nursing assistants.
Ability to learn safety measures, ability to recognize patients' needs and communicate in an accurate manner.
Ability to learn to follow hospital, unit and nursing policies and procedures.
Ability to work with difficult patients and maintain safety while providing a therapeutic environment.