Peer Mentor/HCT II - LNMTC

State of North Carolina•Wilson, NC

5d•$32,444 - $48,665•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for conducting unit orientation, on-the-job precepting, providing one-on-one support, and the completion of unit-based non-nursing procedure Checklists for new HCT's. As a function of precepting new staff, the Peer Mentor/HCT II is responsible for providing direct observations resulting in the identification of needed remedial development and support as the new employee learns his/her job skills and successfully adjusts to the LNMTC work culture. The Peer Mentor/HCT II, assists the Unit Nurse Manager (UNM) and Floor-Shift Supervisors (FSS) in the overall smooth operation of the unit. This includes maintaining a safe, sanitary, and homelike environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The Peer Mentor/HCT II is also responsible for assisting the Unit Nurse Supervisor in scheduling HCT I resident case assignments, monitoring for completion of assignments/implementation of care plans and special instructions by the HCT I's, and reviewing/auditing HCT I documentation for completion each shift. The Peer Mentor/HCT II may be responsible for scheduling, setting up, and leading unit-based leisure activities for residents. When not actively involved in the precepting of a new staff person, the Peer Mentor/HCT II will maintain a reduced resident care assignment. The Peer Mentor/HCT II may also be responsible for assisting the Unit Nurse Manager in scheduling staff in accordance with minimum staff ratios, filing resource needs, and preventing staff shortage as defined by Nursing Policy. This position is considered mandatory, which means that employees are required to report to work during adverse weather and emergency conditions.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of approved behavioral intervention programs and of the needs of the population served.
Considerable knowledge of appropriate protocols for medication administration and possible side effects.
Considerable knowledge of training principles.
Ability to train and mentor adults in group and one-on-one setting.
Ability to effectively convey information to family members, individuals, and treatment team, under general supervision, in verbal and written forms.
Ability to document clear and concise notes of client progress and behaviors.
Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
Listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

Responsibilities

Conducting unit orientation for new HCTs.
On-the-job precepting of new HCTs.
Providing one-on-one support to new HCTs.
Completing unit-based non-nursing procedure checklists for new HCTs.
Providing direct observations to identify remedial development needs for new employees.
Assisting the Unit Nurse Manager (UNM) and Floor-Shift Supervisors (FSS) in the overall smooth operation of the unit.
Maintaining a safe, sanitary, and homelike environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
Assisting the Unit Nurse Supervisor in scheduling HCT I resident case assignments.
Monitoring for completion of assignments/implementation of care plans and special instructions by HCT Is.
Reviewing/auditing HCT I documentation for completion each shift.
Scheduling, setting up, and leading unit-based leisure activities for residents.
Maintaining a reduced resident care assignment when not precepting.
Assisting the Unit Nurse Manager in scheduling staff in accordance with minimum staff ratios.
Filing resource needs.
Preventing staff shortages as defined by Nursing Policy.