Health Care Technician II - 2 Pine - Cherry Hospital
About The Position
The Health Care Technician II serves as a role model and mentor to Health Care Technician I team members and provides quality care to patients on the 2 Pine unit at Cherry Hospital. As an essential member of a multidisciplinary care team, the technician applies therapeutic principles and builds meaningful relationships with patients to support their success. The unit provides structured skill-building activities, patient interaction, and access to off-unit programming and recreational spaces. Working closely with the Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager, the Health Care Technician II trains and orients new team members, supports professional communication, and provides feedback to improve processes and quality of care. This is a third-shift position, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and is designated mandatory during adverse weather events. Continued employment requires successful completion of all required parts of CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Cherry Hospital is a state psychiatric hospital serving the 38 easternmost counties of North Carolina.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- As required for continued employment, 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.
- Successfully pass all required parts of CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as a condition of continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
- Knowledge of growth and development principles and of the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of the patient population served.
- Knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the ages of patients on the assigned unit.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality, therapeutic care to patients on the 2 Pine unit.
- Serve as a role model and mentor to Health Care Technician I team members.
- Build therapeutic and meaningful relationships with patients to facilitate their success.
- Work with the Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager to train and orient new Health Care Technician I team members.
- Facilitate professional communication and provide feedback to improve processes and quality care.
- Report to work or stay over during adverse weather events as a mandatory employee.
Benefits
- A sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to eligible applicants, subject to budget approval and final eligibility determination.
- Shift premiums for 8-hour shifts: day shifts receive 5% on Saturdays and Sundays; evening shifts receive 10% Monday through Friday and 15% on Saturdays and Sundays; night shifts receive 15% Friday through Sunday and 10% Monday through Thursday.
- Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
- Loan repayment opportunities.
- Employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
