Health Care Tech II - 1 Oak - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Wayne, MI

3d•$31,235 - $46,852•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Technician II serves as a role model and mentor to other HCT I’s throughout the facility and provides quality care to patients on 1 Oak. The Adolescent Unit is a co-ed, inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 12-17. The objective of the adolescent unit is to provide a safe and structured environment for crisis stabilization. As an essential member of a multidisciplinary care team, the HCT II practices therapeutic principles when providing care to the patients they serve. Nursing care is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

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.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotions and psychosocial needs of the patient population served.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
As a condition for continued employment: Must successfully pass all required parts of CPI’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
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.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotions and psychosocial needs of the patient population served.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.

Responsibilities

Serves as a role model and mentor to other HCT I’s.
Provides quality care to patients on 1 Oak.
Practices therapeutic principles when providing care to the patients they serve.
Performs nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Must successfully pass all required parts of CPI’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.