Health Care Technician II Mentor (FSU FMIN) - Central Regional Hospital
About The Position
Central regional Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC, is seeking full time Health Care Technician II to function as a Therapeutic Support Specialist II Mentor on our Forensic Minimum (FMIN) Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor patients and perform technical procedures (within scope of practice). Responsibilities include but not limited to: 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.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (If applicants are not NA I certified and are selected for a position, training will be offered by the hospital. However, certification must be obtained, and employee must pass all facility required training as a condition of employment).
- Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days
- Valid driver's license
- This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
- All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Nice To Haves
- Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. (If applicants are not NA I certified and are selected for a position, training will be offered by the hospital. However, certification must be obtained, and employee must pass all facility required training as a condition of employment.)
- 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
Benefits
- Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
