Health Care Technician II Mentor (FSU B0) - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. This position is for a Health Care Technician II Mentor to function as a Therapeutic Support Specialist II Mentor at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) on the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) B0, specifically the primary care unit Forensic Medium (B0). The primary purpose of this position is to monitor patients and perform technical procedures within the scope of practice.

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within 60 days
• CPR certification within 60 days
• Valid driver's license
• Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (as a special condition for continued employment)

Nice To Haves

• Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation
• Knowledge of principles and practices of a certified nursing assistant (including bio-statistical data such as vital signs, lab work and specimen collections)
• Knowledge of patient interactions involving behavioral, physical and medical interventions (within scope)
• Ability to work with behaviorally difficult patients while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Obtaining vital signs
• Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
• Assisting with hospital/unit –based programming
• Engaging patients in behavioral activities
• Following ordered patient care
• All healthcare duties are delegated by and completed under the supervisor of a Licensed Nurse

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $2,500 (contingent on 2025-2026 Budget Approval and eligibility criteria)
• Full State benefits package
• Health insurance options
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans
• NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid community service leave
• Paid parental leave (available to eligible employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees